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 sport played in water He plays water polo for the school team.
Similar Words
aquatic sport, team sport
Etymology
A compound word from 'water' and 'polo', a game played on horseback. This is the water version.
Memory Tips
Imagine the game of polo, but instead of on horses, the players are swimming in a pool.