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Meaning & Definition of Tennis in English

English

Tennis

Pronunciation:

/ˈtɛnɪs/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

tennis

Meaning and Definition of Tennis

1. Primary Definition

A sport played on a court by two players (singles) or four players (doubles) using rackets to hit a ball over a net.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: A game played on a rectangular court, in which players use rackets to hit a lightweight ball over a net.

    Example Sentence: She practices tennis every Saturday at the local club.

  • Definition: The overall play of the game, including the tournaments and matches.

    Example Sentence: He has been following tennis closely since the last Grand Slam.

Etymology

Origin: The word 'tennis' comes from the French word 'tenez', which means ‘hold’ or ‘take’, as the player would say this to serve the ball.

Synonyms

lawn tennis | court sport

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • tennis court: A specially marked area where tennis is played.
  • serve and volley: A style of play where the player serves and quickly moves to the net to hit the return.
  • grand slam: The four major professional tennis tournaments that take place each year.

Translations

  • Spanish: tenis
  • French: tennis
  • German: Tennis
  • Russian: теннис

Related Words

  • racket: A sports implement used to strike the ball.
  • match: A competitive game or contest in tennis.
  • set: A component of scoring in tennis.

Slang Meanings of tennis

  • Meaning: Ace

    Example Sentence: He served an ace to win the game.

  • Meaning: Love

    Example Sentence: The score was 30-love in the first game.