lacrosse

noun

la·​crosse lə-ˈkrȯs 

: a goal game in which players use a long-handled stick that has a triangular head with a mesh pouch to catch, carry, and throw the ball

Examples of lacrosse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In Exposition Park, the site of track and field, badminton, flag football, rhythmic gymnastics, lacrosse and the closing ceremony, the average cost is $540. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Sports from the traditional standbys (artistic gymnastics) to the newest additions (flag football, lacrosse and squash) all sold through their first-drop availability. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Cochran’s older sister Maggie played lacrosse for Naperville Central, and her older brother Jacob was a state qualifier in wrestling. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Christopher Newport is the second school this week to reinstate a program following a Title IX legal threat by Bryant, following California Lutheran University’s decision to bring back women’s lacrosse. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Canadian French la crosse, literally, the crooked stick

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lacrosse

• across
• backcross
• crisscross
• recross
• tomas
• albatross
• applesauce
• barabbas
• helios
• kshatriyas
• menelaus
• blas

Kids Definition

lacrosse

noun

la·​crosse lə-ˈkrȯs 

: a game played on a field in which players use long-handled sticks with shallow nets for catching, throwing, and carrying the ball

Geographical Definition

La Crosse

geographical name

lə-ˈkrȯs 

city in western Wisconsin population 51,320