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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While in town for his daughter’s volleyball tournament, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry stopped by the local gym to join afternoon pickup games, unbeknownst to anyone on the court.
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Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024
The gate revenue was also the highest for any single-day sporting event held at the Yum Center, which also hosts University of Louisville basketball and volleyball games.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 10 June 2024
For example, there is a spacious cardio and weight floor and two full-sized basketball courts — which can also be used for volleyball.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024
Budinger, who played basketball and volleyball at La Costa Canyon High School in Encinitas, Calif., was named the National High School Player of the Year by Volleyball Magazine in 2005, according to Yahoo Sports, and won three state titles for his school before pursuing basketball in college.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
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Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024
The gate revenue was also the highest for any single-day sporting event held at the Yum Center, which also hosts University of Louisville basketball and volleyball games.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 10 June 2024
For example, there is a spacious cardio and weight floor and two full-sized basketball courts — which can also be used for volleyball.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024
Budinger, who played basketball and volleyball at La Costa Canyon High School in Encinitas, Calif., was named the National High School Player of the Year by Volleyball Magazine in 2005, according to Yahoo Sports, and won three state titles for his school before pursuing basketball in college.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
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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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