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

The forward knocked down seven two-point shots and six free throws in the outing. — Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The Valkyries couldn’t buy a bucket from that point and Washington hit enough free throws to seal a stunning win on the road. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

Hillmon was 8 of 8 from the field, hitting four 3-pointers, and made four free throws without a miss. — ABC News, 17 July 2026

Reese, who missed Saturday’s game against Portland, was seven for 11 from the field and made all eight of her free throws in 32 minutes. — Los Angeles Times, 14 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