free throw

noun

: an unhindered shot in basketball made from behind a set line and awarded because of a foul by an opponent

Examples of free throw in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

More than mere numbers – and the numbers are dazzling by themselves; 45 points, 13-of-15 from the free throw line, 4-of-7 from three-point land – when Brunson made this succession of baskets is what a stat sheet can’t really show. —John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026

But against a suffocating new-look defense spearheaded by Williams, the Valkyries stifled Plum to the tune of a season-low nine points on 3-of-10 shooting and just 2 of 3 from the free throw line. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 June 2026

Nneka Ogwumike hit a jumper to start overtime, Plum followed with two free throws and reserve Cameron Brink added a four-point play as the Sparks (7-6) scored the first eight points in the extra session en route to their third straight victory. —Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026

The Knicks fouled quickly and Harper missed two free throws, and Anunoby grabbed the rebound. —Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 14 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for free throw

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
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• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
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• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

free throw

noun

: a basketball shot worth one point that must be made from behind a specific line and is given because of a foul by an opponent