roundball

[round-bawl]

noun

Informal.

1. the game of basketball.

Word History and Origins

Origin of roundball¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; round ¹ ( def. ) + ball ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Even John Tesh’s “Roundball Rock” — the infectious percussive theme song used during the era — is returning.

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The distinct sound of Fagan’s voiceovers, with John Tesh’s rousing “Roundball Rock” playing in the background, will be forever linked to the era when Michael Jordan dominated the sport and players like Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal and Tim Duncan were just starting to build their legacies.

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That announcement came days after NBC Sports revealed that it was bringing back “Roundball Rock” as its NBA anthem.

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In 1964, aged 24, he established The Dapper Dan Roundball Classic - the first national high school all-star basketball game.

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And as the Final Four roars into Cleveland this week —- Clark is there after scoring 41 in the regional final to dethrone Angel Reese and the defending champion Tigers — those roundball revolutionaries are getting a long overdue salute.

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