ground stroke
noun
: a stroke made (as in tennis) by hitting a ball that has rebounded from the ground compare volley sense 1a(1)
Examples of ground stroke in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
When the final began, Krejčíková used her stronger serve and faster ground strokes to put Paolini on the defensive immediately.
—
Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 13 July 2024
Aided by Guadagnino cranking up the racquet-on-ball sound effects to nerve-jangling levels, their ground strokes have power.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 May 2024
Their ground strokes are beyond what only yesterday was considered powerful.
—Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2024
Sabalenka was utterly dominant in the first set of her night match in front of a Pat Rafter Arena crowd that included actor Jude Law, pinning Kasatkina on the baseline with her deep, powerful ground strokes.
—John Pye, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for ground stroke 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 13 July 2024
Aided by Guadagnino cranking up the racquet-on-ball sound effects to nerve-jangling levels, their ground strokes have power.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 May 2024
Their ground strokes are beyond what only yesterday was considered powerful.
—Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2024
Sabalenka was utterly dominant in the first set of her night match in front of a Pat Rafter Arena crowd that included actor Jude Law, pinning Kasatkina on the baseline with her deep, powerful ground strokes.
—John Pye, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for ground stroke
Dictionary Entries Near ground stroke
Cite this Entry
“Ground stroke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20stroke. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share