netball

[ net-bawl ]

noun

1. 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.
2. British. a game similar to basketball, played with a soccer ball, usually outdoors.

netball

/ ˈnɛtˌbɔːl /

noun

1. a team game similar to basketball, played mainly by women

Derived Forms

• ˈnetˌballer, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of netball¹

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