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broomball

broomball

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A team sport played on ice like hockey using brooms and a ball
  • noun
  • /ˈbruːmˌbɔːl/
  • US
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  • The local community center hosts weekly broomball matches for teams of all skill levels.

Examples

  • Many students enjoy playing broomball during the winter semester at the university ice rink.

  • Every winter, our community organizes a broomball tournament on the local rink.

  • Unlike hockey, players in broomball use special shoes instead of skates.

  • She joined a broomball league to stay active during the cold months.

  • They played broomball last weekend.

  • I love to watch broomball games.

  • After learning the rules, we decided to form a team and compete in the annual broomball tournament.

Surface Forms

broomball singular
broomballs plural

Morphology

broomball = broom + ball (transparent) = broom + ball

The compound is a straightforward combination of 'broom' + 'ball' indicating a ball game played with brooms, so learners who know the components can infer the general idea.

Etymology

The word broomball is made from the simple words broom and ball. Players hit a ball on the ice with a broom-like stick, so the name tells you exactly what the sport is.