five-a-side
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He told me once that his joy when he plays football is seeing the same reaction when he used to play five-a-side.'
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Ellis Robinson:, external Former Rochdale academy player died following complications linked to a spinal injury suffered in 2016 while playing a five-a-side match.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025
The lab, where they are tested, is the size of a five-a-side football pitch with a mesh of multi-coloured wires and deep blue blinking lights.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
But it got to the point where they could have put together an almighty five-a-side team of targets who went elsewhere.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2025
This year organisers have introduced a new woodland stage and "downtown" area, where visitors can play inflatable five-a-side football, basketball, and mini golf.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2025
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