Tennis Definition & Meaning

tennis
noun
  1. a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

"Tennis" in song lyrics

See how tennis is used in real songs:

  • "Create more rackets than tennis"
    60 Second Assassin f/ C.C.F. Division, La the Darkman, Prodigal Sunn, RZA, Timbo King — War Zone (Remix)
  • "But I'm not one for tennis"
    Akinyele — Exercise
  • "run around like you playing tennis"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — All Star Chuck Taylors

Usage tips for "tennis"

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