fast break

noun

: a quick offensive drive toward a goal (as in basketball) in an attempt to score before the opponent's defense is set up
fast-break intransitive verb

Examples of fast break in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Fabulous Forum, now the Kia Forum, where Magic Johnson led the greatest fast break in NBA history is there. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Any fast break from then on will likely go a long way in that direction. Clem Chambers, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 Translation: more fast breaks, more highlight dunks for Giannis. Brian Sampson, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 On a quick series of possessions, Plum drained a three, found Wilson for a fast break lay-up and then hit a second three to chop the French lead down. Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 11 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fast break 

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Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fast break was in 1929

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“Fast break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast%20break. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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