field hockey

American  

noun

1. a game played on a rectangular field having a netted goal at each end, in which two teams of 11 players each compete in driving a small leather-covered ball into the other's goal, each player being equipped with a stick having a curved end or blade that is flat on one side and rounded on the other.

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field hockey British  

noun

1. hockey played on a field, as distinguished from ice hockey

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Etymology

Origin of field hockey

First recorded in 1900–05

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field hockey

In another Journal story, Rep. Josh Gottheimer told of being questioned about what’s happening with AI at his daughter’s field hockey game.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

When his daughter, now 21, sought to run cross-country in middle school and field hockey in high school, she was allowed.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

He played at the field hockey World Cup for his native South Africa, but holds an Italian passport now through his ancestry.

From Barron's ● Feb. 9, 2026

One of those is led by Waugh, who is heading up the Amsterdam Flames, which is backed by a consortium that includes former Australian field hockey player Jamie Dwyer and Australian businessman Tim Thomas.

From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2026

“No. Needed to find a place to sit. The field hockey girls took over the living room, so I thought I’d come down here,” I lied.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan