lacrosse

noun

la·​crosse lə-ˈkrȯs How to pronounce lacrosse (audio)
: a goal game in which players use a long-handled stick that has a triangular head with a mesh pouch to catch, carry, and throw the ball

Examples of lacrosse in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

Canadian French la crosse, literally, the crooked stick

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lacrosse was in 1718

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Cite this Entry

“Lacrosse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lacrosse. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

lacrosse

noun
la·​crosse lə-ˈkrȯs How to pronounce lacrosse (audio)
: a game played on a field in which players use long-handled sticks with shallow nets for catching, throwing, and carrying the ball

Geographical Definition

La Crosse

geographical name

city in western Wisconsin population 51,320

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