water-polo
Translation
water polo
Examples
He plays water polo for the school team.
He plays water polo for the school team.
Water polo is a very demanding sport.
Water polo is a very demanding sport.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) a ball game played in water He plays water polo for the school team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aquatic handball
Etymology
A compound of 'water' and 'polo', a game like polo played in water. Often spelled 'water polo' (two words).
Memory Tips
Imagine people playing polo in a swimming pool, but swimming instead of riding horses.