1. A fast-paced indoor sport played with a smaller, heavier ball than soccer, typically on a hard court with five players per side.
Usage: Also called indoor soccer in some regions.; Derived from Portuguese 'futebol de salão' (hall football).

Examples

• The futsal tournament attracted teams from across the region.
• She plays futsal on weekends at the community center.
• Futsal requires quick reflexes and precise ball control in a confined space.
• The futsal court is smaller than a traditional soccer field.
• Many professional soccer players practice futsal to improve their technical skills.