Badminton

Definition

A racquet sport played on a rectangular court by either two players (singles) or four players (doubles), where competitors use lightweight racquets to strike a shuttlecock over a net. The objective is to land the shuttlecock on the opponent's side of the court.

Example Usage

We played badminton in the gym after school and I managed to win three games in a row.

Origin

Named after Badminton House in Gloucestershire, England, where the sport was popularized in the 1870s among the English gentry.

Fun Fact

Badminton is one of the fastest racquet sports; a smashed shuttlecock can reach speeds over 200 mph.

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