noun
lacrosse
luh-KROS
noun
1
A team sport where players use netted sticks to carry, pass, and shoot a ball into the opposing goal.
"She plays lacrosse for her university team."
How to Use Lacrosse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stick-and-ball team sport, especially popular in North America.
Common pairings
play lacrosse
lacrosse stick
lacrosse team
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Etymology
From Canadian French la crosse, meaning "the stick," referring to the curved stick used in the game.