beach volleyball

noun

: volleyball played outdoors on sand with usually two players to a side
Magnus said beach volleyball is attractive to the network because it's popular among both men and women, domestically and globally, and still has a lot of room for growth.Jimmy Golen

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For those who prefer to stay on dry land, activities include special fitness classes like beach volleyball and sunset yoga, or try your hand at a cocktail or cooking class. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 One case involved a homeowners association in its dispute against Walton County over the location of a beach volleyball net, records show. Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2024 April Ross is saying goodbye to beach volleyball after nearly two decades. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024 While no new permanent venues will be built for the Los Angeles Games, the first time in Olympics history, there are some challenges in utilizing all the city’s landmarks in the way Paris was able to feature famous locations like the Eiffel Tower by hosting beach volleyball nearby. Ian Thomas, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for beach volleyball 

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beach volleyball was in 1927

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“Beach volleyball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beach%20volleyball. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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