How to Use badminton in a Sentence

badminton

noun
  • No doubt there are badminton teams of note.
    — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
  • In the past, these guys used to play badminton with the inmates.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The biggest thing is badminton moved up, but that doesn’t help us a whole lot.
    — Tony Baranek, chicagotribune.com, 14 Dec. 2020
  • Play yard games like cornhole and badminton to work up a little sweat.
    — Aaron Goldfarb, Esquire, 25 May 2017
  • The court is the same size of a badminton court — 20 feet by 44 feet.
    — Bethany Ao, Philly.com, 12 July 2018
  • Penksik said her offseason training doesn’t have to come on a badminton court.
    — Rich Mayor, chicagotribune.com, 14 May 2018
  • Pickleball is a sport that blends tennis, badminton and ping-pong.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Joyce and Kathy Zheng are a bit of an anomaly in the world of high school badminton.
    — Matt Le Cren, Naperville Sun, 11 May 2018
  • The court is badminton-sized with the net set to a height of 34 inches at the center.
    — Daily Southtown Staff, chicagotribune.com, 9 Oct. 2020
  • Pickleball is a mix of tennis, badminton and ping pong and played with a whiffle ball.
    — Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 31 July 2019
  • The sport is cheaper than tennis but more expensive than badminton and ping pong.
    — Byron McCauley, Cincinnati.com, 16 Jan. 2020
  • Racket Sports Yes, tennis and badminton can be games for kids to play alone!
    — Catherine Holecko, Parents, 10 July 2024
  • The men did not have proper equipment for a badminton match but improvised.
    — Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Two boys were attempting to play badminton, using the soles of their flip-flops as rackets.
    — Kamala Thiagarajan, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Mar. 2021
  • Someone always has a badminton or croquet set in a garage somewhere.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
  • His children, along with his friend, Bill Bell, went to a local badminton court.
    — Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The court size is identical to a badminton court, 20 feet wide by 44 feet.
    — Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 4 May 2022
  • The women had a pleasant meal, chatting about Calvert’s badminton days.
    — Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
  • Hmong pro athletes include soccer players, a golfer, and an ice skater, and badminton is huge in high schools.
    — Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Aug. 2021
  • But pickleball, that cult-like cross between tennis, ping-pong and badminton?
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Despite the thwap of badminton birdies and the chirp of human voices, the boreal owl had work to do.
    — Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 30 June 2018
  • There’s a trampoline and climbing tree for little ones and grassy lawns for games of soccer or badminton.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
  • The nearly 60-year-old sport blends pingpong, tennis and badminton.
    — Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Feb. 2022
  • It can be played inside or outside on a badminton-size court with a plastic ball with holes in it and a solid paddle.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Sep. 2022
  • Her kids are eager to play in the lake, pick berries, and organize badminton tournaments.
    — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 9 June 2026
  • The sport—which combines tennis, badminton, and ping-pong—is a great way to get outdoors and is suitable for a wide age range.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The funds helped the madrasa construct a new building, a badminton court and a computer lab, among other projects.
    — New York Times, 25 Nov. 2021
  • The landscaped grounds have a lake view and plenty of lawn to play croquet, badminton, bocce ball and softball or fly kites.
    — oregonlive, 31 July 2020
  • Kayoko was a badminton player Both of Shohei’s parents were athletes.
    — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Have a family badminton tournament or use the net to play volleyball with a beach ball.
    — Parents, 11 June 2026

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