handball

noun

hand·​ball ˈhan(d)-ˌbȯl 

1

: a game played in a walled court or against a single wall or board by two or four players who use their hands to strike the ball

2

: a small rubber ball used in handball

Examples of handball in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jansen Miller, who scored his first professional goal to tie the game and was at fault for the handball that led to the penalty, thanked Cleveland profusely afterward. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

The lake and surrounding park have a bike path, playground, skate park, basketball and handball courts, volleyball, and disc golf. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Andi Sullivan doubled the Spirit’s lead from the penalty spot in the 34th minute after Chicago’s Bea Franklin was called for a handball in the box. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

In the 18th minute, Angel City midfielder Maiara Niehue’s volley attempt drew a handball on Seattle Reign midfielder Angharad James-Turner. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing handball

• team handball

Rhymes for handball

• aldol
• armhole
• atoll
• awol
• backhaul
• banal
• baseball
• befall
• cabal
• catchall
• cecal
• centrale

Kids Definition

handball

noun

hand·​ball -ˌbȯl 

1

: a game played in a walled court or against a single wall or board by two or four players who use their hands to strike a ball

2

: the ball used in handball