Hockey
Noun
UK
/ˈhɒk.i/
US
/ˈhɑː.ki/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
A sport played with sticks and a ball or puck.
Example
"He loves playing hockey."
"The hockey team practiced every day to prepare for the big match."
"Ice hockey is played on ice, while field hockey is played on grass or artificial grass."
Explanation
Hockey is a team sport played on ice or a field where players use sticks to hit a ball or puck (the flat, round object used in ice hockey). Ice hockey is played on ice with a puck, and field hockey is played on grass with a ball. Hockey is fast and exciting, and players run or skate quickly, pass, and score goals. Example: He plays hockey every weekend.