beach volleyball

noun

: volleyball played outdoors on sand with usually two players to a side
Magnus said beach volleyball is attractive to the network because it's popular among both men and women, domestically and globally, and still has a lot of room for growth.Jimmy Golen

Examples of beach volleyball in a Sentence

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Volleyball courts can be found at several local beaches, some of which also host beach volleyball tournaments throughout the year. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Aside from the draw of getting to play beach volleyball, Anderson said there was a comforting family aspect that came along with FSU. Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026 Guests had an exclusive first look at the new Watermoc while spending the day competing in beachside activities including capture the flag, beach volleyball, and paddle relay races before gathering at sunset as Kaytranada took over the shoreline. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Over the past year, Bounds has been in Tampa, playing in USF’s inaugural beach volleyball season while pursuing her MBA. Lucy Glynn, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for beach volleyball

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beach volleyball was in 1927

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“Beach volleyball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beach%20volleyball. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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