volleyball
noun
vol·ley·ball
ˈvä-lē-ˌbȯl 
: a game played by volleying an inflated ball over a net
also
: the ball used in this game
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The field house is the home venue for the school's basketball and volleyball teams.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Olympic sports spotlight A few days before the men’s volleyball season kicked off Saturday, USC announced a contract extension for coach Jeff Nygaard through 2028.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition to football, Rickey played soccer and volleyball and ran track.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
According to his Indiana University bio, Natalie played volleyball at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Olympic sports spotlight A few days before the men’s volleyball season kicked off Saturday, USC announced a contract extension for coach Jeff Nygaard through 2028.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition to football, Rickey played soccer and volleyball and ran track.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
According to his Indiana University bio, Natalie played volleyball at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Volleyball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volleyball. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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volleyball
noun
vol·ley·ball
ˈväl-ē-ˌbȯl
: a game played by volleying a large air-filled ball over a net
also
: the ball used to play this game
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