beach volleyball

noun

: volleyball played outdoors on sand with usually two players to a side

Magnus said beach volleyball is attractive to the network because it's popular among both men and women, domestically and globally, and still has a lot of room for growth.

—Jimmy Golen

Examples of beach volleyball in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the middle, a substantial sandbar always seems to host a spirited beach volleyball match and picnickers. —Kelsey Yandura, Midwest Living, 17 June 2026

Cruz and Brasher are two of the world’s top pro beach volleyball players who will be participating in the Association of Volleyball Professionals League Miami event at Sephora Arena. —Jason Stromberg, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026

In beach volleyball, the importance of having the right partner on the sand can’t be overstated. —Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026

The Paris 2024 Games showcased culture and history through unforgettable imagery, including beach volleyball beneath the Eiffel Tower and an Opening Ceremony staged along the Seine River. —Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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