ice hockey (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: [ˈaɪs ˌhɒki]
Definition
A team sport played on ice in which two teams of skaters use sticks to shoot a puck into the opposing goal.
Examples
The Canadian national ice hockey team has won many Olympic gold medals.
My son dreams of playing professional ice hockey.
Watching a fast-paced game of ice hockey can be very exciting.
How to Use ice hockey
- play ice hockey (collocation)
- To participate in the sport of ice hockey. — "Many children in Canada learn to play ice hockey from a young age."
- ice hockey player (collocation)
- A person who plays the sport of ice hockey. — "The star ice hockey player scored the winning goal."
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