Definition

Noun: 1. The sport of basketball played by athletes who receive payment for their participation: This term specifically refers to organized basketball competitions where the players are salaried employees of teams or leagues, distinguishing it from amateur or recreational play. The focus is on the commercial, competitive sport as an occupation.

Usage

• As a subject:
• As an object:
• With prepositions:

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term can imply the entire industry or ecosystem surrounding the paid sport, including its business, media coverage, and cultural impact.
  • The economics of professional basketball have changed dramatically with television deals.

Variants and Related Words

• Professional basketball player (n): An athlete who plays basketball for a living.
  • The professional basketball player signed a multi-year contract.
• Professional basketball league (n): An organization that oversees and schedules competitions for professional teams.
  • The NBA is the premier professional basketball league in North America.

Synonyms

• Pro basketball (n): A common abbreviated form with identical meaning.

Notes on Meaning

• The term professional basketball refers specifically to the or of playing basketball for money. It is not typically used as a direct synonym for a single game or match, which would be "a professional basketball game."
• It contrasts directly with amateur basketball, where players do not receive payment.

Noun

1. playing basketball for money