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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

Example Sentences

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Jones, from Wrexham, represented Wales internationally in both football and netball, earning 30 caps in football and 70 in netball.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

But Ssentamu loves the way it combines elements of netball, football, volleyball, and rugby -- and also the equality between men and women, which is an official requirement for every team.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Inspired by the treatment of an injury she suffered days before trialling for the Wales netball under-17s team, Meg landed what her parents called her "dream" place at Bournemouth University, where she studied physiotherapy.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

Meg hit it off with her flatmates and was enjoying the social side of university, joining swimming and netball teams.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

“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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