supersonics

American  

[soo-per-son-iks] / ˌsu pərˈsɒn ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of science that deals with supersonic phenomena.

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supersonics British  

/ ˌsuːpəˈsɒnɪks /

noun

1. the study of supersonic motion

2. a less common name for ultrasonics

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Etymology

Origin of supersonics

First recorded in 1925–30; supersonic, -ics

Example Sentences

He was a six-time All-Star and helped the Seattle SuperSonics to the NBA finals in 1996 when he averaged a career-high 21.2 points a game.

From Los Angeles Times

The expert team say teams in the Pacific time zone may have an advantage in regular season home games such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers, and Seattle Supersonics.

From Science Daily

Or take the Howard Schultz–owned Seattle Supersonics decamping for the country’s 42nd-largest metro area in Oklahoma City after the good people of coastal Washington refused to float the franchise a half-billion-dollar arena.

From Slate

The 14-team Major Indoor Soccer League had TV deals with the USA Network, CBS and ESPN, among other broadcasters, and the St. Louis Steamers averaged 17,107 fans a game in 1981-82; among NBA and NHL teams, only the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers and Seattle SuperSonics drew better.

From Los Angeles Times

The NBA franchise - which used to be the Seattle SuperSonics - moved to Oklahoma City in 2008.

From Washington Times