Sports / A1

TEN-is/ˈtenɪs/

Two or four people hit a ball over a net: tennis. Play tennis / a tennis ball / a tennis court. Uncountable as the sport name: I like tennis, not “a tennis” for the game. Table tennis is the indoor cousin. On Saturday is a typical time phrase with this sport.

Meaning

A game in which two or four people hit a ball over a net.

Examples

• “She plays tennis on Saturday.”
• “Do you play tennis?”
• “We booked a tennis court for Sunday.”

Good to know

play tennis. Uncountable sport. Court / racket / ball.

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