tennis

American  

[ten-is] / ˈtɛn ɪs /

noun

1. a game played on a rectangular court by two players or two pairs of players equipped with rackets, in which a ball is driven back and forth over a low net that divides the court in half.

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tennis British  

/ ˈtɛnɪs /

noun

1. 1. a racket game played between two players or pairs of players who hit a ball to and fro over a net on a rectangular court of grass, asphalt, clay, etc See also lawn tennis real tennis court tennis table tennis

   2. ( as modifier )

      tennis court

      tennis racket

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Etymology

Origin of tennis

1350–1400; Middle English tenetz, ten ( e ) ys < Anglo-French: take!, imperative plural of tenir to hold, take, receive, apparently used as a server's call

Example Sentences

"We want to thank Craig for his enormous contribution to tennis in Australia and for his role in developing an outstanding team which is well-equipped to deliver continued success."

From Barron's

But later, her husband bought a bottle of Axe for him to use after tennis practice.

From The Wall Street Journal

I'm just playing great tennis and I'm really happy about this week.

From Barron's

The semi-professional table tennis player replied to a casting call advertised by the sport's governing body for England asking for British players, thinking he would just be an extra in the background.

From BBC

"I respect every player, but I always try to play my best tennis," Sinner said when told of that streak.

From Barron's