Synonyms for
Hockey
Definition
a team sport played on ice, in which players use sticks to hit a small, hard rubber disc (puck) into the opposing team's goal
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- ice hockey
- field hockey
- play hockey
- hockey stick
- hockey game
- hockey team
- hockey puck
- hockey rink
Word family
noun hockey
verb play hockey
Usage note
Hockey most commonly refers to the sport played on ice with skates and sticks. Field hockey is a distinct sport played on grass or turf. Ensure context is clear when using the term.
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Example sentences
- My brother plays hockey for his school team.
- We went to watch a hockey game at the arena.
- I want to learn how to play hockey on ice.
- The national hockey team won the championship.
- Hockey is a popular sport in Canada.
Quotes
'I'm a big hockey fan, and people are surprised to know that. - Pamela Anderson
'Half the game is mental; the other half is being mental.' - Jim McKenny
'I went to a fight the other night, and a hockey game broke out.' - Rodney Dangerfield