noun
polo
A team sport in which swimmers throw a ball into the opposing team's goal.
The swimmers pass the ball quickly during water polo practice.
Etymology
Polo here shortens water polo. The name adapts that of the mounted ball game to a different team game played in water.
More examples
- Their school formed a water polo team.
- He scored twice in the water polo match.
- Water polo requires strong swimming and careful teamwork.
Forms
polo