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water polo
noun
: a goal game similar to soccer that is played in water by teams of swimmers using a ball resembling a soccer ball
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Not just water polo, but track and field, gymnastics, the whole kit and kaboodle.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Choose from archery and water polo, the spa, or its 12 bars and restaurants.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2024
Prince William played water polo for Eton College and the University of St. Andrews, while Princess Kate revealed on The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast last year that cold swimming was one of her fitness hobbies.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Sports on the service will include football, basketball, soccer, baseball, hockey, rugby, wrestling, lacrosse, softball, volleyball, field hockey, cross country, fencing, golf, gymnastics, swimming, tennis, track & field, rowing and water polo.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1873, in the meaning defined above
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“Water polo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20polo. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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water polo
noun
: a game similar to soccer that is played in water by teams of swimmers
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