free throw

noun

: an unhindered shot in basketball made from behind a set line and awarded because of a foul by an opponent

Examples of free throw in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

McNeeley canceled out three free throws from Malik Mack with his second 3-pointer of the half and Reed gave UConn its first lead around the six-minute mark, finishing strong through contact on a second-chance attempt. —Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2025

When Gillespie sank two free throws with 7:21 remaining, Richardson took center stage. —Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025

The Aggies elicited fouls instead of rejections and made 11 more free throws than the Aztecs – and won by eight. —Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025

Eventually, Wiggins got to the line with 45.4 seconds to play in regulation on a three-shot foul, converting all three free throws to close scoring in regulation in a 107-107 tie, with Adebayo off on a jumper just before the regulation buzzer. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for free throw

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Kids Definition

free throw

noun

: a basketball shot worth one point that must be made from behind a specific line and is given because of a foul by an opponent