Definition

Noun: A competitive sport played by two teams, typically of six players each, on a court divided by a high net. The objective is to score points by grounding the ball on the opponent's court under organized rules, primarily by hitting an inflated ball with the hands over the net.

Usage

The term "volleyball game" refers specifically to a single match or instance of playing the sport of volleyball. - It describes the structured event from start to finish. - It can refer to the activity itself as a contest.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "a game of volleyball": This is a more common phrasing than "volleyball game" to describe a match. While "volleyball game" is correct, "game of volleyball" often sounds more natural in many contexts.
  • Let's play a game of volleyball.
• The term can specify the particular contest within a series.
  • The third volleyball game in the championship series decided the winner.

Variants and Related Words

• Volleyball (n): The name of the sport itself.
  • She plays volleyball for her college.
• Match (n): Often used synonymously with "game" in competitive contexts.
  • The volleyball match lasted for five sets.
• Set (n): A subunit of a volleyball game; a match is won by winning a majority of sets.
  • Our team lost the first set but won the game.

Synonyms

• Volleyball match: A formal or competitive contest.
• Volleyball contest: Emphasizes the competitive aspect.

Related Phrases

• To play volleyball: The action of participating in the sport.
  • We play volleyball every weekend.
• Volleyball court: The playing area for the game.
• Volleyball net: The net that divides the court.

Noun

1. a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands