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
It is reminiscent of five-a-side football - and a trend we might see others copy over the next few seasons.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Full World Cup qualifying campaign with 174 teams, indoor mode - which was a breathless five-a-side feast with no throw-ins - red cards for slide-tackling the goalkeeper and the ability to customise kits.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
The lab, where they are tested, is the size of a five-a-side football pitch with a mesh of multi-coloured wires and deep blue blinking lights.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
I kicked a ball around with my sons when they were growing up but I've not played another game since, not even five-a-side or anything, ever.
From BBC ● May 11, 2023
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