lacrosse

noun

la·​crosse lə-ˈkrȯs How to pronounce lacrosse (audio)
: a goal game in which players use a long-handled stick that has a triangular head with a mesh pouch to catch, carry, and throw the ball

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Zawada’s Canadian experience began before high school, with a summer playing box lacrosse alongside cousins in British Columbia. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025 Rabil's Places follows the journey of college and professional lacrosse, as the sport's rise to prominence takes center stage in this new five-part series. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025 Women's lacrosse leads with 87% female head coaches, while women's swimming lags at just 21%. Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 May 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT Maryland vs. Cornell is a juicy matchup for the NCAA lacrosse championship. Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for lacrosse

Word History

Etymology

Canadian French la crosse, literally, the crooked stick

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lacrosse was in 1718

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“Lacrosse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lacrosse. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

lacrosse

noun
la·​crosse lə-ˈkrȯs How to pronounce lacrosse (audio)
: a game played on a field in which players use long-handled sticks with shallow nets for catching, throwing, and carrying the ball

Geographical Definition

La Crosse

geographical name

city in western Wisconsin population 51,320

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