volley
Volley (noun) means a number of things, especially shots, insults, or questions, released or fired all at once. Example: “He fired off a volley of questions before she could answer the first.”
How to use volley
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSeveral things released together (like shots or questions), or hitting a ball in the air before it bounces.
Word forms
volleyed past tense, volleys plural, volleys singular
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Etymology
From Middle French volée, "flight," ultimately from Latin volare, "to fly."
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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.
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