roundball

noun

round·​ball ˈrau̇nd-ˌbȯl How to pronounce roundball (audio)

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Our pigskin peninsula is quickly turning into a roundball republic! Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026 And on hand to serve as guide and pundit for the roundball action will be James Worthy, a member of the Hall of Fame in both college basketball and the NBA. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026 The last 24 🎤 Rap and roundball. Zach Harper, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026 In an age of sports specialization, with elite young athletes being increasingly pushed to concentrate on just one craft, Darnold said putting down the pigskin in favor of the roundball every winter played a key role in his development. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roundball

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First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of roundball was in 1936

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“Roundball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundball. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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