water polo

noun

1. an aquatic game played by two teams of seven swimmers each, the object being to score goals by pushing, carrying, or passing an inflated ball and tossing it into the opponent's goal, defended by a goalkeeper.

water polo

noun

1. a game played in water by two teams of seven swimmers in which each side tries to throw or propel an inflated ball into the opponents' goal

Word History and Origins

Origin of water polo¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Orange Lutheran hopes it has struck gold by hiring three-time gold medalist Melissa Seidemann to be its new girls’ water polo coach.

From Los Angeles Times

Connor moved to Orange County last year for his junior season so he could be part of what he calls “the water polo hub of America.”

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A group of teenage girls in town for a water polo tournament.

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The former competitive swimmer and water polo player recalled the moment he realized he no longer felt safe in water.

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Long Beach will host 11 events, including beach volleyball, water polo and rowing.

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