Michael Jordan Word Search
Play a Michael Jordan word search free online. We built the 12-word list around the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: BASKETBALL, CHICAGO, BULLS, JORDAN, MICHAEL, NIKE, GATORADE, WIZARDS, WASHINGTON, JUMPMAN, DUNK, LAYUP.
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Michael Jordan word list, defined
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- BASKETBALL /ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ · noun
- A game played between two teams of five players each, in which goals are scored by throwing an inflated ball through an elevated ringed net (hoop) at either end of a rectangular court; also, the ball itself used in this game. Related: hoops, b-ball.
- BULLS /bʊlz/ · noun (plural); verb (third-person singular)
- The plural of 'bull': an adult male of cattle or certain other animals such as elephants and whales. As a verb, it refers to the action of a bull, especially mating with a cow. Related: steers, oxen, males, sires.
- JORDAN /ˈdʒɔːdən/ · noun
- A dated term for a chamber pot or small lavatory, especially one kept in a bedroom. In older usage, it could also refer to a washbasin. Related: chamber pot, commode, lavatory, toilet.
- MICHAEL /ˈmaɪkəl/ · proper noun
- Michael is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Who is like God?” It is widely used in English-speaking countries and also appears as a surname.
- WIZARDS /ˈwɪz.ərdz/ (US); /ˈwɪz.ədz/ (British) · noun
- Wizards are practitioners of magic in folklore and fantasy, typically portrayed as male. By extension, the term can informally denote exceptionally skilled people, especially in computing or other specialist fields. Related: magicians, sorcerers, warlocks, mages.
- DUNK /dʌŋk/ · verb
- To dip something quickly into a liquid, especially food into a drink or sauce. In basketball, to thrust the ball forcefully down through the hoop from above the rim. Related: dip, submerge, plunge, immerse.
- LAYUP /ˈleɪʌp/ · noun
- A basketball shot made from close range, usually off the backboard or rim. In informal North American use, a layup can also mean an easy task or an effortless success. Related: basket, close-range shot, easy shot, easy task.
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