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

Purdue cut its deficit to 10 with a three-point play from former UConn target Caden Pierce three minutes into the second half, but Demary answered with his own physical finish, plus a free throw, at the other end. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

White was fouled on the play and converted the free throw for a 114-111 lead. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Lillard nailed the shot from the wing and tacked on a technical free throw when play was stopped when Williams was called for flopping. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Moreno’s dunk cut the lead to 68-67 and the Wildcats re-took the lead with a pair of free throws by Momcilovic, 69-68. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 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