(sports, uncountable) A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop. / (countable) The particular kind of ball used in the sport of basketball.

To play basketball / To throw in a similar way to when shooting a basketball

plural of basketball

plural of basketballer

(informal) A basketball player; a person who plays basketball.

Playing basketball.

The playing of basketball.

An outdoor or indoor area on which the game of basketball is played.

A person who plays basketball, especially professionally.

(basketball) The hoop, holding a string net, through which the basketball must be placed to score