five-a-side
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He told me once that his joy when he plays football is seeing the same reaction when he used to play five-a-side.'
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
This year organisers have introduced a new woodland stage and "downtown" area, where visitors can play inflatable five-a-side football, basketball, and mini golf.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2025
Swaibu says he took a photo of his local five-a-side team and told the fixers they were players in his pocket.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2024
Flag football’s five-a-side line-ups mean trimmer rosters compared to the swamped sidelines of tackle football, making for a more compelling case given the IOC's intention to streamline athlete numbers.
From BBC ● May 6, 2024
He unwinds by playing five-a-side football and supporting Arsenal.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2023
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