beach volleyball

noun

: volleyball played outdoors on sand with usually two players to a side
Magnus said beach volleyball is attractive to the network because it's popular among both men and women, domestically and globally, and still has a lot of room for growth.Jimmy Golen

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Beach volleyball Undefeated Montverde Academy (17-0) scored a 3-1 region final win against visiting Tampa Prep to qualify for this weekend’s 1A state tournament at FSU’s beach volleyball complex. Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026 The Bruins honored an NCAA beach volleyball tradition of celebrating their title by running into the ocean. Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 The Horned Frogs won the national championship in beach volleyball last year, men’s outdoor tennis in 2024 and in rifle in 2024. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026 Amenities here include bathrooms and changing rooms, plus fun activities like beach volleyball. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beach volleyball

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beach volleyball was in 1927

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“Beach volleyball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beach%20volleyball. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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