English Word · Intermediate
layup
basketball shot close to the basket
Pronunciation: /ˈleɪʌp/
Meaning
A basketball shot made very close to the basket, often by bouncing the ball off the backboard.
Example
She scored with a layup after running past the defender.
She scored with a layup after running past the defender.
Practice tips
- Practice layup out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.