five-a-side
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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It's an exciting time for collectors, whether they're looking for never-before-seen designs, classic shirts reimagined or niche releases from far-flung lands to impress their colleagues at five-a-side.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 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 was playing five-a-side to keep fit and one of the guys was like: 'You've got to play for them'," he recalls.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2025
The French keeper has been likened to a five-a-side player due to the quality of his touch, vision and ability to break lines with his passing from the back.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2025
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
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