verb

lob

Lob (verb) means to throw, hit, or kick something in a slow, high arc. Example: “She lobbed the tennis ball over her opponent's head.”

verb

To throw, hit, or kick something in a slow, high arc.

"She lobbed the tennis ball over her opponent's head."

"He lobbed the keys across the room to his roommate."

noun

A shot or throw that arcs high through the air.

"Her perfectly timed lob won her the point."

How to use lob

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo toss or hit something in a soft, high arc, or the arcing shot itself — common in tennis, cricket, and casual throwing.

Common pairings

lob the ball a high lob lob a grenade

Word forms

lobbed past tense, lobs plural, lobs plural, lobs plural, lobs plural, Lobs plural, lobs singular

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Etymology

First attested late 16th c. in the sense "allow or cause to dangle, hang," from sense 2.

Rhymes for lob

slob blob glob

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lob” mean?

The word “lob” means to throw, hit, or kick something in a slow, high arc. In plain terms, to toss or hit something in a soft, high arc, or the arcing shot itself — common in tennis, cricket, and casual throwing.

How do you pronounce “lob”?

“Lob” is pronounced lob (/lɒb/ in IPA).

How do you use “lob” in a sentence?

Here is “lob” used in a sentence: “She lobbed the tennis ball over her opponent's head.”

What part of speech is “lob”?

Depending on how it is used, “lob” can be a verb and a noun.

How many meanings does “lob” have?

“Lob” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to throw, hit, or kick something in a slow, high arc.

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