badminton
noun/ˈbædˌmɪntən/
Frequency rank: #9,705 most common English word
Meaning
A sport played with lightweight rackets and a shuttlecock over a high net.
Example sentence
She enjoys playing badminton with her friends every Saturday morning.
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