Synonyms for

Volleyball

Verb / ˈvɑ:li:ˌbɔ:l / Another word for volleyball — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net and try to score points by hitting a ball over the net and onto the opponent's court.

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Antonyms

Common collocations

  • play volleyball
  • beach volleyball
  • indoor volleyball
  • volleyball team
  • volleyball match
  • volleyball court
  • volleyball net

Word family

verb volley

Usage note

Volleyball is a specific sport and does not have direct antonyms in the traditional sense. Antonyms here refer to contrasting types of sports or play.

Example sentences

  1. I played volleyball at the park with my family.
  2. The school team won the volleyball game.
  3. My favorite part of gym class is playing volleyball.
  4. The beach is a great place to play volleyball.
  5. I practiced my serves for volleyball tryouts.

Quotes

  • Volleyball is not just a sport, it's a way of life.
  • Volleyball: where you're always in the game.
  • In volleyball, a team is only as strong as its weakest player.

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