Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A sport where players try to score points by throwing a ball through a raised hoop.
Basketball
/ˈbɑːskətbɔːl/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
I play basketball with my friends.Basketball is a fun and fast-paced game.
Etymology:
The term basketball originates from the 1890s when Dr. James Naismith invented the game. The name combines basket, referring to the hoop used as a goal, and ball, the object being used.
Usage Statistics:
40 mentions per 1 million words 
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