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Lacrosse Stick
lə-KROSS
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Sports · Equipment
Uncommon
Represents the sport of lacrosse or a lacrosse stick. Used to indicate playing, watching, or discussing this team sport that originated with indigenous peoples of North America.
Primarily used by players, fans, or in sports-related conversations. Often appears in school or collegiate contexts.
First practice today! Can't wait to get back on the field 🥍
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Syracuse vs. Maryland 🥍 championship game this weekend!
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Lacrosse has deep indigenous roots and is the national summer sport of Canada. Growing in popularity in the US collegiate system.
Evolution Timeline
2018
Added to Unicode 11.0 as sports emoji expanded to include more diverse athletic activities.
Growing international recognition of lacrosse and push for more diverse sport representation.
2022
Increased usage during World Lacrosse Championships and with growing collegiate popularity.
Sport's expanding global footprint and inclusion in international competitions.
Cultural Context
Lacrosse originated with indigenous peoples of North America, particularly the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), who called it 'the medicine game' and played it for spiritual and ceremonial purposes.
In the US, lacrosse has associations with elite education and wealth, while in Canada it maintains stronger connections to its indigenous roots.
Most popular in northeastern and mid-Atlantic US states, throughout Canada, and gaining traction internationally with world championships.
Regional Variations
Canada
More widely recognized across Canada as the national summer sport with both field and box (indoor) variations.
United States
Commonly used in collegiate contexts, especially in East Coast and Mid-Atlantic regions where the sport is most popular.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Limited usage, mostly by parents of players or coaches sharing team achievements.
Gen_Z: Used by high school and college players to showcase team pride and athletic identity on social media, especially Instagram and TikTok.
Older: Rarely used except by dedicated followers of the sport or those with family connections to lacrosse.
Millennials: Used by former players, coaches, and fans following professional or collegiate leagues, often with nostalgic references.
Common Combinations
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Winning a lacrosse championship or tournament
Used during collegiate championships or professional tournaments
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Canadian lacrosse or national pride in the sport
Acknowledging lacrosse's status as Canada's national summer sport
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Training for lacrosse or showing athletic prowess
Used by players to showcase dedication to training