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netball

American

[net-bawl] / ˈnɛtˌbɔl /

noun

Tennis. a ball, on a return shot, that hits the top of the net and drops on the other side of the court, thus remaining in play.
British. a game similar to basketball, played with a soccer ball, usually outdoors.

netball British

/ ˈnɛtˌbɔːl /

noun

a team game similar to basketball, played mainly by women

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Other Word Forms

netballer

noun

Etymology

Origin of netball

First recorded in 1895–1900; net ¹ + ball ¹

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Elite netball teams are relocating from sports halls to major arenas, and players are noticing a difference in their pay packets.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Many then took the novel sport of netball away with them on graduating and taught it to their own pupils.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Henley said netball initially encouraged teamwork, alongside having "a hell of a good time".

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

There's another stumbling block: netball is no longer guaranteed a Commonwealth Games platform, with only athletics and swimming now designated as core sports.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

“And captain of my netball team. And I could arm wrestle kids older than me and beat them.”

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan

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