TENNIS


Meaning of TENNIS in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' te-n ə s

Function: noun

Usage: often attrib

Etymology: Middle English tenetz, tenys, probably from Anglo-French tenez, 2d person plural imperative of tenir to hold ― more at TENABLE

Date: 15th century

1 : COURT TENNIS

2 : an indoor or outdoor game that is played with rackets and a light elastic ball by two players or pairs of players on a level court (as of clay or grass) divided by a low net

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