Synonyms for

Ball

Verb / bɔ:l / Another word for ball — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a round object that is used in games or sports

Synonyms & similar words

clod formal bollock ballock testicle lucilleball glob lump musketball clump globe egg testis orchis nut orb ball chunk sphere orb globe pellet plaything toy spheroid football basketball baseball volleyball

Synonyms by register

Formal

sphere orb globe

Informal

orb gizmo thingamajig

Literary

orb sphere celestial body

Antonyms

cube block square pyramid box

Common collocations

  • play ball
  • ball game
  • tennis ball
  • soccer ball
  • baseball bat
  • ball pit
  • ball bearing

Word family

noun ball
verb ball
adjective ball-shaped

Usage note

The word 'ball' can refer to a spherical object used in games or sports, or a formal social gathering. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. I kicked the ball into the goal.
  2. We played catch with a ball at the park.
  3. The basketball bounced off the rim and back into the court.
  4. The tennis ball flew over the net and landed out of bounds.
  5. The students played a game with a ball during recess.

Quotes

  • I think about the meaning of pain. Pain is personal. It really belongs to the one feeling it. Probably the only thing that is your own. I like mine.
  • Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer.
  • The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until it stops rolling and then pick it up.

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