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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According to the district, the complex will include a walking track, basketball courts and youth soccer, lacrosse and football fields. — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 He was made the captain of his football, wrestling and lacrosse teams and continued his education and passion for lacrosse at the University of Michigan. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 His own sons play football, basketball, and lacrosse, while his daughter does gymnastics and basketball. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026 In Exposition Park, the site of track and field, badminton, flag football, rhythmic gymnastics, lacrosse and the closing ceremony, the average cost is $540. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 31 July 2026 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

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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 15 Aug. 2026.

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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

lə-ˈkrȯs How to pronounce La Crosse (audio)
city in western Wisconsin population 51,320

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