beach volleyball

noun

: volleyball played outdoors on sand with usually two players to a side
Magnus said beach volleyball is attractive to the network because it's popular among both men and women, domestically and globally, and still has a lot of room for growth.Jimmy Golen

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Although Oakley got its start in motorsports, because it’s based in California, it was embraced early on by athletes playing beach volleyball, surfing and skating. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 July 2025 There will be beach volleyball, throwback music from the 80s and 90s, and a special menu bringing back fan favorites like All American Cheeseburger, Crispy Conch Fritters, Smoked Fish Dip, and Key Lime Pie. Nikki Beach Club, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025 Their son, Derek, is 6-8, won a CIF title with Royal and now trains with the USA beach volleyball team. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025 Amongst the charter’s activities were lots of lying out, swimming, and playing beach volleyball. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for beach volleyball

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beach volleyball was in 1927

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“Beach volleyball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beach%20volleyball. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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