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

Examples of volleyball in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The vision was to have basketball, volleyball and a playground. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

During this past school year, Winter Park’s girls volleyball team won a repeat state championship, as did Lake Nona girls tennis. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026

Its Mountain View, California headquarters—a sprawling campus with cafes, volleyball courts, and miles of biking paths for tens of thousands of workers to enjoy—is still the heart of Google’s operations. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 July 2026

As part of the launch rollout, Adidas has tapped singers Tate McRae and Emilia Mernes as well as volleyball star Harper Murray to front the Originals Sports’ campaign. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing volleyball

• beach volleyball

Rhymes for volleyball

• aerosol
• alcohol
• arbitral
• basketball
• butanol
• cannonball
• carbinol
• cortisol
• ethanol
• fireball
• gasohol
• gossypol

Kids Definition

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