Hockey/ˈhɑːki/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Sport Types Differentiate between 'ice hockey' and 'field hockey' based on where it's played. She plays field hockey at school, not ice hockey. Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance 'Hockey' often refers to 'ice hockey' in Canada, where it's extremely popular. Hockey is considered Canada's national winter sport. Pro Tip 3/3General Usage Use 'hockey' to refer to the sport in general conversations unless the type needs clarification. Are you coming to my hockey match tomorrow?