lacrosse

noun

la·​crosse lə-ˈkrȯs How to pronounce lacrosse (audio)
: 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

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In girls lacrosse, Lake Highland won the Class 1A state title. Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026 District 230 parent Howie Jablecki said players who attend Stagg will be left without access to the lacrosse. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 Dropping lacrosse should be a boost. Pete Sampson, New York Times, 7 May 2026 Johns Hopkins men's lacrosse is back in the NCAA tournament after missing out a year ago. Grace Grill, CBS News, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lacrosse

Word History

Etymology

Canadian French la crosse, literally, the crooked stick

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lacrosse was in 1718

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“Lacrosse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lacrosse. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

lacrosse

noun
la·​crosse lə-ˈkrȯs How to pronounce lacrosse (audio)
: 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

city in western Wisconsin population 51,320

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