volleyball court
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Definition
Noun: - A specifically marked rectangular area, divided by a net, where the sport of volleyball is played according to official rules.
Usage
- The term "volleyball court" refers to the defined playing surface and its immediate boundaries. It is used to specify the location or type of sports facility.
- Example: "The new recreation center features an indoor volleyball court."
- Example: "We need to reserve a volleyball court for our tournament match."
Advanced Usage
- The dimensions and surface material (e.g., hardwood, sand, grass) of a volleyball court can be specified.
- Example: "The beach volleyball court had deep, soft sand."
- Example: "The official volleyball court is 18 meters long and 9 meters wide."
Variants and Related Words
- Court (noun): A quadrangular area marked for playing various ball games (e.g., tennis court, basketball court).
- Beach volleyball court (noun phrase): A volleyball court constructed on sand, used for the beach variant of the sport.
Synonyms
- Volleyball playing area: A more descriptive synonym.
- Volleyball pitch: A less common term, occasionally used.
Related Phrases
- On the court: Refers to being within the boundary lines and actively playing or participating.
- Example: "The players on the court must follow the referee's calls."
- Side of the court: Refers to one half of the playing area, belonging to one team.
- Example: "After scoring, the teams switch sides of the court."
Noun
- the court on which volleyball is played