badminton
noun
bad·min·ton
ˈbad-ˌmi-tᵊn 
-ˌmin-tᵊn
: a court game played with light long-handled rackets and a shuttlecock volleyed over a net
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Children were playing badminton, oblivious of the ancient church looming behind them.
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Farewell to the impassive, agile grapplers, and to the whiplash pleasure of a badminton rally.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
For friendly competition, join a game of beach volleyball, petanque, or badminton.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
Visitors are invited to take advantage of the surrounding nature and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including swimming, hot tubbing, badminton and hiking.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Farewell to the impassive, agile grapplers, and to the whiplash pleasure of a badminton rally.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
For friendly competition, join a game of beach volleyball, petanque, or badminton.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
Visitors are invited to take advantage of the surrounding nature and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including swimming, hot tubbing, badminton and hiking.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for badminton
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“Badminton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/badminton. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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badminton
noun
bad·min·ton
ˈbad-ˌmit-ᵊn
: a game in which a shuttlecock is hit back and forth over a net by players using light rackets
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