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 6-7 wing hit 53% of his shots, including 41% of his 3s and 78% of his free throws. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026

Leite hit two 3s and DiLeo scored four points in the final minute before Amoore's free throws sealed it. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Atlanta then pushed the lead back to nine behind a free throw from Howard and a 3-pointer from Naz Hillmon. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

The game was tied at 100 before Stewart split a pair of free throws to put the Liberty in front. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 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