Fives/faɪvz/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Sport Origin Understand 'fives' as a traditional sport with historical roots in British schools. He researched the origins of fives for his sports history class. Pro Tip 2/3Not Handball 'Fives' is similar to handball, but they're different games - don't confuse them. Though he plays handball, he's never tried playing fives. Pro Tip 3/3Physical Space A 'fives court' is required to play the game, which is a specific play area. The new gym will have a fives court.