Meaning & Definition of Hockey in English
English⟶
Hockey
/hɑki/
noun
1. A game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field
- Two opposing teams use curved sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
synonym:
- field hockey,
- hockey
2. A game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled sticks
synonym:
- ice hockey,
- hockey,
- hockey game
Examples of using
Who's playing hockey tonight?
"Is that some sort of uniform?" "Oh right, it's because I play field hockey."
I'm in a hockey team.