Netball (noun)

A team sport similar to basketball, but played with a smaller ball and without dribbling. The goal is to throw the ball into a raised net on the opponent's side of the court.

Origin:

The word "netball" comes from the combination of the words "net" and "ball", referring to the use of a net to separate the playing area and the ball used in the game.

Examples:

1. The girls' netball team won the state championship.
2. She was a star player on the national netball team.
3. Netball is a popular sport in many Commonwealth countries.
4. The netball match was intense, with both teams scoring frequently.
5. She decided to try out for the school netball team.