Basketball (noun)

1. A game played between two teams of five players in which goals are scored by throwing a ball through a netted hoop fixed above each end of the court.
2. The inflated ball used in this game.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from basket (because the ball is shot into a basket) + ball.

Examples:

1. He played basketball in high school and college.
2. The basketball game was on TV last night.
3. The basketball team is having a great season this year.
4. He always carried a basketball with him.
5. She loved to watch basketball games on TV.