Pronunciation

/ˈtenɪs/

Definitions

Noun

• Tennis: A sport played with a small ball and rackets, typically on a court with a net, where players hit the ball back and forth over the net in order to score points.
• Tennis match: A game or series of games played by two or four players, depending on the format (singles or doubles).
• Tennis court: The surface and boundaries where the game of tennis is played.

Verb

• Play tennis: To participate in the sport of tennis, either competitively or recreationally.
• Learn tennis: To acquire the skills necessary to play the sport.

Adjective

• Tennissic: Relating to or characterized by the sport of tennis.

Noun (plural)

• Tennis balls: The small, hollow rubber balls used in the game.

Phrases

• “Play a set of tennis”
• “Serve an ace in tennis”
• “Ace of serves” (a player who consistently serves well)
• “Backhand stroke” (a type of shot in tennis)
• “Forehand winner” (a successful shot from the forehand side)

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She was an avid tennis player, often spending weekends at the local courts.”
• Verb: “The couple decided to play a friendly tennis match after work.”
• Adjective: “The Tennissic club hosted a tournament for beginners and experts alike.”
• Noun (plural): “They purchased a canister of new tennis balls for their next game.”

Synonyms

• Lawn tennis
• Racket sport
• Court game
• Game of rally
• Rally play

Related Terms

• Net: The dividing line between the two halves of a tennis court.
• Serve: The initial action of starting a point by hitting the ball towards the opponent’s side of the court.
• Return: Hitting the ball back after it has been served or lobbed.
• Set: A group of games won consecutively by one player, typically required to win a match.