lacrosse

American  

[luh-kraws, -kros] / ləˈkrɔs, -ˈkrɒs /

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.

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lacrosse British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of lacrosse

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

Example Sentences

My kids were playing travel AAU ball, travel hockey, travel lacrosse, and I was also trying to compete to be one of the best in the world at quarterback.

From Los Angeles Times

The PitchBook numbers don’t even include sports like lacrosse, bull riding, Formula One, Minor League Baseball, flag football, rugby, volleyball, water polo, or even youth sports External link where PE has bought in.

From Barron's

They have even turned into powerhouses in lacrosse and fencing.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times