Quidditch

Pronunciation: /kwɪdɪtʃ/

Definitions of Quidditch

noun a fictional sport played in the Harry Potter series, involving flying broomsticks and various magical elements

Example Sentences

A1 Quidditch is a popular sport in the wizarding world.

A2 Harry Potter played Quidditch as a seeker for Gryffindor.

B1 The rules of Quidditch can be quite complex, with different positions and scoring methods.

B2 The Quidditch World Cup is a major event in the magical community.

C1 Professional Quidditch players train rigorously to compete at the highest level.

C2 The history of Quidditch dates back centuries, with many variations and regional differences.

Examples of Quidditch in a Sentence

formal The students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry enjoy playing Quidditch as part of their extracurricular activities.

informal Let's grab our broomsticks and play some Quidditch in the park!

slang Quidditch is like the ultimate wizard sport, it's so cool!

figurative In the game of life, sometimes you have to dodge obstacles like a Quidditch player avoiding Bludgers.

Grammatical Forms of Quidditch

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

Origin and Evolution of Quidditch

First Known Use: 1997 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Quidditch' was coined by author J.K. Rowling in her popular Harry Potter series of books.

Evolution of the word: Originally created as a fictional sport in the wizarding world, the word 'Quidditch' has since become widely recognized and used to refer to the sport in real life, with official leagues and tournaments being organized around the world.