Naismith

[ ney-smith ]
/ ˈneɪ smɪθ /

noun

James,1861–1939, U.S. physical-education teacher and originator of basketball, born in Canada.

Example sentences from the Web for naismith

  • We all know what Mr. Naismith means by this method of inquisition.

    The Doctor |Ralph Connor

  • Naismith, a youngish man of thirty, with glasses, smiled sheepishly and cocked his head at his companion.

    The Little Lady of the Big House |Jack London

British Dictionary definitions for naismith

Naismith
/ (ˈneɪsmɪθ) /

noun

James. 1861–1939, Canadian sportsman and coach; inventor of basketball