volleyball
noun
vol·ley·ball
ˈvä-lē-ˌbȯl 
: a game played by volleying an inflated ball over a net
also
: the ball used in this game
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
His father, Grant, was a captain of New Zealand’s volleyball team.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
RacketPal and Reclub connect people for casual sports like pickleball and volleyball.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Rondeau described her father as a devoted dad who took her to volleyball and softball practice, went camping with her and taught her about the outdoors.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 16 June 2026
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“Volleyball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volleyball. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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volleyball
noun
vol·ley·ball
ˈväl-ē-ˌbȯl
: a game played by volleying a large air-filled ball over a net
also
: the ball used to play this game
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