1. A team sport played primarily by women, similar to basketball, in which two teams of seven players try to throw a ball through a high net at each end of a court.
Usage: Commonly played in Commonwealth countries, particularly in schools and at the international level.; The sport originated in the United States as a women's adaptation of basketball.

Examples

• She plays netball for her school team.
• Netball is a popular sport in Australia and New Zealand.
• The netball court is similar in size to a basketball court.
• Our netball team won the championship last season.
• Netball requires speed, agility, and teamwork.