Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A fast-paced team sport played on ice or field where players use sticks to hit a puck or ball into the opponent's goal.
Hockey
/ˈhɒki/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
The hockey match intensified in the final minutes.
Jake practices hockey every evening after school.
That hockey team has won every championship this decade.
Etymology:
The term hockey probably originated from the Middle French word hoquet, meaning a shepherd's crook, referring to the shape of the stick. It was first used in the 16th century and became more widely recognized in the 19th century.
Usage Statistics:
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