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

Example Sentences

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field hockey

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

At Louisville High, she’s perfectly happy playing volleyball and soccer when outsiders have no idea she’s one of the top field hockey players in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2025

“No, thank you,” Stephanie answered as she watched Jessica and some of her field hockey teammates play Never Have I Ever.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan