volleyball

noun

vol·​ley·​ball ˈvä-lē-ˌbȯl 

: a game played by volleying an inflated ball over a net

also : the ball used in this game

Examples of volleyball in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s how the successful teams in flag football have emerged — getting players from softball, soccer, track and field, and volleyball to join the sport. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2026

In Anaheim, for example, which will host all volleyball matches, LA28 says the average ticket costs $243. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 31 July 2026

In April, Bush Hager revealed that her eldest daughter effectively banned her from her volleyball games. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Give employees an easy way to stay active together and build friendships by sponsoring a co-rec volleyball, softball or kickball team. — Todd Villeneuve, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing volleyball

• beach volleyball

Rhymes for volleyball

• aerosol
• alcohol
• arbitral
• basketball
• butanol
• cannonball
• carbinol
• cortisol
• ethanol
• fireball
• gasohol
• gossypol

Kids Definition

volleyball

noun

vol·​ley·​ball ˈväl-ē-ˌbȯl 

: a game played by volleying a large air-filled ball over a net

also : the ball used to play this game