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hockey

[ˈhɑːki]

hockey Definition

a team sport played on ice or field, in which players use sticks to hit a small, hard ball or disc into the opposing team's goal.

Using hockey: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hockey" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I used to play hockey when I was in college.

  • Example

    The hockey match was very intense and exciting.

  • Example

    She is a professional hockey player.

  • Example

    He scored a goal in the hockey game.

hockey Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hockey

  • ice hockey
  • field hockey
  • puck game

Phrases with hockey

  • hockey stick

    a stick used by players in hockey to hit the ball or puck

    Example

    He broke his hockey stick during the game.

  • a mother who devotes a great deal of time and effort to her children's participation in ice hockey

    Example

    She is a hockey mom who spends most of her weekends at the rink.

  • a hairstyle popular among hockey players, characterized by long hair flowing out from under the helmet

    Example

    He has a classic hockey hair look with his long blonde locks.

Origins of hockey

from Middle French 'hoquet', meaning 'shepherd's crook'

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Summary: hockey in Brief

The term 'hockey' [ˈhɑːki] refers to a team sport played on ice or field, where players use sticks to hit a small, hard ball or disc into the opposing team's goal. It includes variations like 'field hockey' and 'ice hockey,' and phrases like 'hockey stick.' 'Hockey' is also associated with the term 'hockey mom,' referring to a mother who devotes a lot of time and effort to her children's participation in ice hockey.

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