Synonyms for
Tennis
Definition
a sport in which two or four players hit a small ball back and forth over a net
Synonyms & similar words
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- play tennis
- tennis court
- tennis racket
- tennis ball
- tennis match
- tennis player
- tennis shoes
- tennis club
Word family
Usage note
Tennis is a specific sport. While 'tennis' can sometimes be used informally to refer to any game played with a racket and ball, this is uncommon and can be confusing. It is primarily used to refer to the sport itself.
Example sentences
- My sister is a great tennis player and she practices every day.
- I watched a tennis match on TV and it was really exciting.
- Playing tennis is a fun way to get exercise and be active.
- I need a new tennis racket because my old one is broken.
- The tennis court was too wet to play on after the rain.
Quotes
Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquility. - Billie Jean King
Tennis is mostly mental. Of course, you must have a lot of physical skill, but you can't play tennis well and not be a good thinker. You win or lose the match before you even go out there. - Venus Williams
Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquility. - Arthur Ashe