1. a game played on ice between two teams of six players who use sticks to hit a puck into the opposing team’s goal
Usage: also called ice hockey
2. a game played on a field between two teams who use curved sticks to hit a ball into the opposing team’s goal
Usage: also called field hockey

Examples

• The hockey game went into overtime.
• She plays hockey for her college team.
• Hockey is Canada’s national winter sport.
• The hockey stick broke during the game.
• Field hockey is popular in many countries.
• He scored the winning goal in hockey practice.
• The hockey season starts in October.