hockey

noun

hock·​ey ˈhä-kē How to pronounce hockey (audio)

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Is hockey fixed because of ‘Heated Rivalry’? Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 26 June 2026 This is familiar territory for the Panthers under president of hockey operations and general manager Bill Zito. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 With his playmaking ability, two-way game, and elite hockey sense, Stenberg is widely considered the second-best player available in this year’s draft behind McKenna, who had 51 points in 35 games for the Nittany Lions. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 June 2026 His transition from the Ivory Tower to the NHL was a smooth one, with his superior hockey IQ and sound risk management earning the trust of Quenneville quickly. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hockey

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from Middle French hoquet shepherd's crook, diminutive of hoc hook, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English hōc hook

First Known Use

1527, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hockey was in 1527

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“Hockey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hockey. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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hockey

noun
hock·​ey ˈhäk-ē How to pronounce hockey (audio)

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