free throw

noun

: an unhindered shot in basketball made from behind a set line and awarded because of a foul by an opponent

Examples of free throw in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After making all six of his shots and four of his free throws on Friday, Lendeborg was 0 for 4 from the field and missed both of his foul shots in the first half. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Acuff hit one of two free throws to tie the game with 38 seconds remaining. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026

Behind Harrell’s 34 points and game-sealing free throw, Chicago captured a 50-38 win over Miami. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Conwell made all four of his free throws, including two after missed three pointers. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for free throw

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

free throw

noun

: a basketball shot worth one point that must be made from behind a specific line and is given because of a foul by an opponent