en
volleyball
/ˈvɑː.liˌbɑl/
Definition
1
A team sport played by two teams of six players each on a rectangular court divided by a net, where players use their hands to hit an inflated ball over the net, aiming to score points by grounding it on the opponent's side.
2
The large, spherical ball used in this sport, typically made of leather or synthetic material and inflated to a specific pressure.
Examples
She spiked the volleyball so hard it bounced back like it owed her money.
Our beach volleyball game devolved into chaos when the seagulls mistook the ball for lunch.
He claimed volleyball built his character, but really it just taught him to dodge responsibility for missed serves.
The volleyball team's secret weapon was their coach's endless dad jokes, which somehow improved everyone's focus.