roundball
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of roundball
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; round 1 ( def. ) + ball 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The game is played by Massachusetts Rules, a wide-open form of the sport commonly known as roundball and Amherst wins by reaching the pre-established score of 65 runs.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 30, 2020
Will it be a free-scoring bacchanal of roundball delight?
From Slate ● Apr. 1, 2019
Even when he was working full time as vice president at TractManager, though, he always kept one hand on the roundball.
From Slate ● Jun. 21, 2013
Citizens of Lexington, Ky., and Lawrence, Kan., list their top three interests as basketball, hoops and roundball.
From Chicago Tribune ● Apr. 3, 2012
But roundball is not the only sport in town these days.
From Time Magazine Archive
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