noun
Uncommon
lacrosse
luh-KROS
Lacrosse (noun) means a team sport where players use netted sticks to carry, pass, and shoot a ball into the opposing goal. Example: “She plays lacrosse for her university team.”
noun
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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.
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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.
Rhymes for lacrosse
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What does “lacrosse” mean?
The word “lacrosse” means a team sport where players use netted sticks to carry, pass, and shoot a ball into the opposing goal. In plain terms, a stick-and-ball team sport, especially popular in North America.
How do you pronounce “lacrosse”?
“Lacrosse” is pronounced luh-KROS (/ləˈkɹɔs/ in IPA).
How do you use “lacrosse” in a sentence?
Here is “lacrosse” used in a sentence: “She plays lacrosse for her university team.”
What part of speech is “lacrosse”?
“Lacrosse” is a noun.
Where does the word “lacrosse” come from?
The word “lacrosse” comes from French. From Canadian French la crosse, meaning "the stick," referring to the curved stick used in the game.
Is “lacrosse” a common word?
“Lacrosse” is an uncommon word in modern English.
