volleyball

/ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/noun

A sport in which two teams of two to six players hit a ball back and forth across a net on a rectangular court.

Example sentence

“They set up a net on the beach for a game of volleyball.”

Takes 'play' with no article, like other ball sports. 'Beach volleyball' is a distinct Olympic event with teams of two.

Related words

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