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

Complimentary activities range from morning stretching with a sea breeze to late-afternoon volleyball in the sand to learning about local culture through a Boduberu drum session. —Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025

The former volleyball player walked down the aisle in a strapless, mermaid-style wedding gown, while the 49ers quarterback donned a black tux. —Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025

Now, Hernandez, in the midst of the senior's final volleyball season, is being criticized not just by opposing teams, but longtime teammates. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025

Guests can reserve the sand court for a game of volleyball, host events like puppy birthday parties and enjoy covered seating areas. —Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025

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
• catarrhal
• cortisol
• ethanol
• fireball
• gasohol

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