lacrosse

[luh-kraws, -kros]

noun

1. a game, originated by Indians of North America, in which two 10-member teams attempt to send a small ball into each other's netted goal, each player being equipped with a crosse or stick at the end of which is a netted pocket for catching, carrying, or throwing the ball.

lacrosse

/ ləˈkrɒs /

noun

1. a ball game invented by Native Americans, now played by two teams who try to propel a ball into each other's goal by means of long-handled hooked sticks that are loosely strung with a kind of netted pouch

Word History and Origins

Origin of lacrosse¹

1710–20, < Canadian French: literally, the crook (stick used in the game). See crosse

Word History and Origins

Origin of lacrosse¹

C19: Canadian French: the hooked stick, crosier

Example Sentences

They have even turned into powerhouses in lacrosse and fencing.

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Callum Robinson, 33, was a member of Australia's national lacrosse team and was living in San Diego, just across the US-Mexico border from Baja California.

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Growing up, he played ice hockey, lacrosse, basketball, soccer, golf, football and baseball, plus he can ski.

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Even more impressive is that he’s one of the top high school lacrosse players in the nation and has committed to Syracuse.

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Before he goes out for lacrosse games, it’s tradition that he has a spoonful of honey.

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