volley
3 synonyms for volley, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A number of things, especially shots, insults, or questions, released or fired all at once.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use volley
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
volley of shots
volley of abuse
hit a volley
Etymology
From Middle French volée, "flight," ultimately from Latin volare, "to fly."
Full origin of volley →Frequently asked questions
What does “volley” mean?
The word “volley” means a number of things, especially shots, insults, or questions, released or fired all at once. In plain terms, several things released together (like shots or questions), or hitting a ball in the air before it bounces.
How do you pronounce “volley”?
“Volley” is pronounced VO-lee (/ˈvɑli/ in IPA).
How do you use “volley” in a sentence?
Here is “volley” used in a sentence: “He fired off a volley of questions before she could answer the first.”
What part of speech is “volley”?
Depending on how it is used, “volley” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “volley” come from?
The word “volley” comes from Latin. From Middle French volée, "flight," ultimately from Latin volare, "to fly.".
Is “volley” a common word?
“Volley” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “volley” have?
“Volley” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a number of things, especially shots, insults, or questions, released or fired all at once.
