field hockey

noun

: a game played on a turfed field between two teams of 11 players each whose object is to direct a ball into the opponent's goal with a hockey stick

Examples of field hockey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then, Beth Stelling returns to Dayton, Ohio, to offer reflections on the Wright Brothers, field hockey, splitting time as a child with her father in Orlando, and sneaking into frat parties as a teenager. —Will Digravio, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025

Comments From her years as a field hockey player and now as a mom in the public eye, Kylie Kelce knows firsthand the importance of self-confidence. —Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025

The former field hockey coach and NFL royalty had dethroned Joe Rogan in his own domain — and his fans could not believe it. —Vox Staff, Vox, 7 Feb. 2025

The soon-to-be mom of four and field hockey coach has partnered with Dove to highlight the impact negative body talk can have on girls in sports. —Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for field hockey

• blocky
• chalky
• cocky
• gawky
• jockey
• khaki
• machi
• maki
• rocky
• stocky
• talkie
• walkie

Kids Definition

field hockey

noun

: a game played on a field in which each team uses curved sticks to try to knock a ball into the other team's goal