Cricket

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪkɪt/

Definitions of cricket

noun a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of eleven players on a large field

Example Sentences

A1 I play cricket with my friends every weekend.

A2 Cricket is a popular sport in many countries around the world.

B1 I used to watch cricket matches on TV when I was younger.

B2 The cricket team won the championship after a thrilling final match.

C1 His passion for cricket led him to pursue a career in sports journalism.

C2 The cricket player's exceptional skills made him a legend in the sport.

Examples of cricket in a Sentence

formal Cricket is a popular sport played with a bat and ball on a large field.

informal We're going to play some cricket at the park this weekend.

slang I don't understand the rules of cricket, it's all Greek to me.

figurative In the game of life, sometimes you have to play cricket and wait for the right moment to make your move.

Grammatical Forms of cricket

• past tense: played
• plural: crickets
• comparative: more cricket
• superlative: most cricket
• present tense: plays
• future tense: will play
• perfect tense: has played
• continuous tense: is playing
• singular: cricket
• positive degree: great
• infinitive: to play
• gerund: playing
• participle: played

Origin and Evolution of cricket

First Known Use: 1598 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'cricket' is believed to have originated from the Old French word 'criquet' which means a stick or a goal post used in a game.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cricket' evolved to refer to the sport played with a bat and a ball, as well as the insect known for its chirping sound. The game of cricket became popular in England in the 16th century and eventually spread to other parts of the world.