Synonyms for

Badminton

Verb / ˈbæˌdmɪntʌn / Another word for badminton — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Badminton is a sport played with rackets and a shuttlecock, where players hit the shuttlecock back and forth over a net.

Synonyms & similar words

volleyball tennis squash racquetball paddleball pickleball handball fives racquets croquet

Synonyms by register

Informal

shuttlecock sport racquet game

Antonyms

good excellent superb fine satisfactory advantageous

Common collocations

  • play badminton
  • badminton court
  • badminton racket
  • badminton shuttlecock
  • badminton tournament
  • badminton club
  • badminton net

Word family

noun badminton

Usage note

Badminton is a specific sport and does not have direct antonyms or formal synonyms. Its primary usage is as a noun referring to the game itself.

Example sentences

  1. I love playing badminton with my family in the backyard.
  2. We had a badminton tournament at school and I won first place!
  3. I need to buy new badminton rackets because mine are old and broken.
  4. Badminton is a fun way to get exercise and have fun with friends.
  5. I watched a badminton match on TV and it was really exciting!

Quotes

  • "Badminton is not a game, it's a religion."
  • "When I was younger, I played badminton competitively."
  • "Badminton is like ballet dancing. It requires a lot of control, strength, mind play and measured movement."

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