Synonyms for

Naismith

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

Definition

Naismith is a surname, which originated from Scotland and means 'son of Neish' or 'son of Naismith'.

Synonyms & similar words

naismith jamesnaismith Neish Nesmith Nesbitt Nasmith Naysmith Nesmyth Naesmyth Nesmuth Naysmyth Nasmith Nesmat Nesmoth Nesmott Nesmuth Naisbitt Naisby Naisbett Naisbit Naisbith Naisbyth

Example sentences

  1. The Naismith family has a long history in Scotland.
  2. James Naismith was a Canadian physical education instructor who invented basketball.
  3. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is located in Springfield, Massachusetts.
  4. Naismith College Player of the Year is an award given to the top men's and women's college basketball players.
  5. The Naismith Trophy is awarded annually to the best men's and women's college basketball player in the United States.

Quotes

  • 'Basketball is not a game; it is an institution,' said James Naismith, the inventor of basketball.
  • 'The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need,' said James Naismith.
  • 'The game of basketball has been everything to me. My place of refuge, a place I've always gone where I needed comfort and peace,' said Michael Jordan, who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.

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