water polo

noun

: a goal game similar to soccer that is played in water by teams of swimmers using a ball resembling a soccer ball

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Police Seek Answers from Mystery Man After Body of 19-Year-Old Triathlete Is Found in Creek The 19-year-old was a rugby and water polo player, per the Australian Associated Press. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025 New details reveal how a Belen Jesuit Preparatory School water polo athlete, who was beloved by the community, died during a tournament last week. Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025 Pixar drops a big hint Despite arrest, no-contact order, court admission, water polo star continues to compete and teach Despite arrest, no-contact order, court admission, water polo star continues to compete and teach Buying a condo? Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025 Around the first of the year, Ramona High girls water polo coach Donnie Williams challenged his team. Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for water polo

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of water polo was in 1873

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“Water polo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20polo. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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water polo

noun
: a game similar to soccer that is played in water by teams of swimmers

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