badminton
Badminton (noun) means a racquet sport in which players hit a shuttlecock back and forth over a net, played as singles or doubles. Example: “They set up a badminton net in the backyard for the summer barbecue.”
How to use badminton
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA net sport played with rackets and a shuttlecock rather than a ball.
Word forms
badmintons plural
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They set up a _____ net in the backyard for the summer barbecue.
Etymology
Named after Badminton House, an English estate where the sport was first played in its modern form.
Rhymes for badminton
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What does “badminton” mean?
The word “badminton” means a racquet sport in which players hit a shuttlecock back and forth over a net, played as singles or doubles. In plain terms, a net sport played with rackets and a shuttlecock rather than a ball.
How do you pronounce “badminton”?
“Badminton” is pronounced BAD-mihn-tuhn (/ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/ in IPA).
How do you use “badminton” in a sentence?
Here is “badminton” used in a sentence: “They set up a badminton net in the backyard for the summer barbecue.”
What part of speech is “badminton”?
“Badminton” is a noun.
Is “badminton” a common word?
“Badminton” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.