Meaning & Definition of word "Hockey"

Hockey

/ˈhɒki/

1. A game played on ice, where two teams use sticks to hit a puck into the opposing team's goal.
- Example: The local ice rink hosts a youth hockey league every winter.
2. A sport similar to ice hockey but played on a field with a ball rather than a puck.
- Example: She joined the college field hockey team and fell in love with the sport.
3. A general term used to describe any game played with a stick and ball on a playing field.
- Example: Hockey has many variations, including street hockey and roller hockey.

Origin unknown; possibly from Middle French 'hocquet', meaning 'a stick'.

hockey mom:

A mother who is very involved in her child's hockey activities.

power play:

A situation in ice hockey where one team has a numerical advantage due to a penalty.

puck:

A hard rubber disk used in ice hockey.

stick:

The implement used by players to handle the puck or ball.

Meaning: The game itself or a specific match.

Example Sentence: Are you going to the hockey tonight?

Meaning: To win a game decisively.

Example Sentence: We really hockeyed them last night on the field.