hockey
Translation
hockey
Examples
I play hockey for my school team.
I play hockey for my school team.
Ice hockey is very popular in Canada.
Ice hockey is very popular in Canada.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a game played with sticks and a ball or puck I play hockey for my school team.
Similar Words
Related sports: field hockey, ice hockey
Etymology
From Old French 'hoquet', meaning 'shepherd's crook', referring to the shape of the stick.
Memory Tips
Imagine a player 'hooking' the ball with a stick. The 'hock' sound is like the stick hitting the puck.