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Definition of streetball
streetball
/ˈstriːtˌbɔːl/
street · ball
streetball Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
An informal, fast-paced variation of basketball, or any similar ball game such as baseball or stickball, played on outdoor urban courts, playgrounds, or streets with simplified rules and an emphasis on individual flair.
Example
"Many professional athletes honed their ball-handling skills by playing competitive streetball on neighborhood courts during the summer."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Streetball. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/streetball