Badminton ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Badminton ( noun )

A sport played by two or four players on a rectangular court, with a high net dividing it in two, in which a shuttlecock is hit back and forth with light racket.

Origin:

The name badminton is derived from the duke of beaufort's badminton house in gloucestershire, england, where the sport was first played in the mid-19th century.

Examples:

1. I play badminton on weekends with my friends at the local park.
2. My sister is a professional badminton player and competes in tournaments all over the world.
3. I am not very good at badminton, but I enjoy playing it.
4. The badminton match was intense, with both teams playing their best.
5. I never played badminton before, but I am willing to give it a try.

(As a verb)

Badminton ( verb )

A sport played by two or four players on a rectangular court, with a high net dividing it in two, in which a shuttlecock is hit back and forth with light racket.

Origin:

The name badminton is derived from the duke of beaufort's badminton house in gloucestershire, england, where the sport was first played in the mid-19th century.

Examples:

1. I play badminton on weekends with my friends at the local park.
2. My sister is a professional badminton player and competes in tournaments all over the world.
3. I am not very good at badminton, but I enjoy playing it.
4. The badminton match was intense, with both teams playing their best.
5. I never played badminton before, but I am willing to give it a try.