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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Indoor field space for soccer, lacrosse and field hockey, and gym space for basketball and volleyball are also listed.
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Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
But for those seeking a peaceful escape, free from crowds and rogue volleyballs, tranquility is key.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025
Ana Marie Lopez played volleyball, basketball and ran track at St. Mary’s Acadmey in Portland, Ore.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
Lori excelled at softball and volleyball; Brandon and Carla were multi-sport athletes; and even Percy played softball, was a member of the high school trampoline team and taught aerobics for a time.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
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Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
But for those seeking a peaceful escape, free from crowds and rogue volleyballs, tranquility is key.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025
Ana Marie Lopez played volleyball, basketball and ran track at St. Mary’s Acadmey in Portland, Ore.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
Lori excelled at softball and volleyball; Brandon and Carla were multi-sport athletes; and even Percy played softball, was a member of the high school trampoline team and taught aerobics for a time.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
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“Volleyball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volleyball. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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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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