badminton Meaning & Definition
What Does Badminton Mean?
As a noun, badminton means A racquet sport played indoors on a court by two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs of players (doubles), in which a shuttlecock is volleyed over a net and the competitions are presided by an umpire in British English and a referee in American English. It can also mean A cooling summer drink made with claret, sugar, and soda water.
Badminton: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | badders |
| Plural | badmintons |
Badminton Definition (Noun)
- A racquet sport played indoors on a court by two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs of players (doubles), in which a shuttlecock is volleyed over a net and the competitions are presided by an umpire in British English and a referee in American English.
- A cooling summer drink made with claret, sugar, and soda water.
Synonyms of Badminton
Badminton synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
badminton (countable and uncountable, plural badmintons)
Words That Rhyme With Badminton
Origin of Badminton
Named after Badminton House, an estate in Gloucestershire owned by the Duke of Beaufort, where the game was first played in England. For the house name, see Badminton.
How to Pronounce Badminton
You say badminton as /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bæd).
Questions People Ask About Badminton
What part of speech is badminton?
Badminton is a noun.
What is another word for badminton?
Words with a similar meaning to badminton include badders. See the full list of badminton synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of badminton?
The plural of badminton is badmintons.