volleyball

[ vol-ee-bawl ]

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noun

a game for two teams in which the object is to keep a large ball in motion, from side to side over a high net, by striking it with the hands before it touches the ground.
the ball used in this game.

volleyball

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noun

a game in which two teams hit a large ball back and forth over a high net with their hands
the ball used in this game

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Word History and Origins

Origin of volleyball¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; volley + ball ¹

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The Honda Center will be hosting Olympic volleyball, and the owners of the Ducks are throwing in a billion-dollar venue facelift.

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Can any team defeat No. 1 Mira Costa in girls’ beach volleyball?

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On the day before volleyball practice began in January, Hall of Fame coach Michael Boehle spoke to his players at Loyola High to let them know about expectations for the coming season.

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Girls tennis and girls volleyball also won their own state titles.

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She deserves to be considered one of the best female athletes in Southern California, because she’s also a standout volleyball player and was a youth figure skater.

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