fives

[fahyvz]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. a game resembling handball, played on a court having a front wall and two side walls.

fives

/ faɪvz /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) a ball game similar to squash but played with bats or the hands

Word History and Origins

Origin of fives¹

First recorded in 1630–40; five + -s ³

Example Sentences

I plan to use my unit mostly for high fives, and ask only for an AI Mel Blanc voice option that recalls Twiki from the old Buck Rogers in the 25th Century series.

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The 34-year-old champion had endured six runner-up finishes among 30 top fives, before landing this first US title at the 164th attempt.

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Hinds and his bandmates also made a brief appearance as "wildlings" on series fives of the fantasy drama TV series Game of Thrones.

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Reyes Barrios juggled a ball a bit, gave the kids hugs and high fives, and smiled.

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He compiled five birdies - including on all three par fives - with his sole bogey coming on the seventh after having to hack out of a fairway bunker.

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