Libero

Pronunciation: /ˈliːbəroʊ/

Definitions of libero

noun a type of player in volleyball who specializes in defensive skills and is allowed to move freely around the court

Example Sentences

A1 The libero on the volleyball team is responsible for playing defense.

A2 The libero made a great save during the match.

B1 The libero's main role is to pass and defend in volleyball.

B2 The libero's jersey is usually a different color than the rest of the team.

C1 The libero's agility and quick reflexes make them a valuable player on the court.

C2 The libero's performance in the game was instrumental in the team's victory.

Examples of libero in a Sentence

formal The libero in volleyball is responsible for defensive plays and passing the ball to the setter.

informal Hey, did you see how the libero saved that ball from hitting the ground?

slang That libero is a beast on the court, nothing gets past them!

figurative Being a libero in life means always being ready to defend and support others.

Grammatical Forms of libero

• past tense: liberated
• plural: liberos
• comparative: more libero
• superlative: most libero
• present tense: libero
• future tense: will libero
• perfect tense: have liberoed
• continuous tense: am liberoing
• singular: libero
• positive degree: libero
• infinitive: to libero
• gerund: liberoing
• participle: liberoed

Origin and Evolution of libero

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'libero' originates from Latin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin to mean 'free' or 'unrestricted', the term 'libero' has evolved over time to be specifically associated with the position in soccer known as the 'libero' or sweeper, a player who is free to roam the field and provide defensive support.