Synonyms for

Football

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

Definition

Football is a game played between two teams of eleven players where they try to kick a ball into the opposing team's goal.

Synonyms & similar words

footballgame soccer footy

Synonyms by register

Formal

gridiron football rugby football

Informal

the game footy pigskin

Literary

the sport of kings the gridiron contest

Antonyms

handball basketball volleyball tennis baseball

Common collocations

  • American football
  • play football
  • football game
  • football team
  • football season
  • professional football
  • college football
  • high school football

Word family

noun football
verb football

Usage note

The term 'football' can refer to different sports depending on the region. In North America, it typically means American football or Canadian football. In most other parts of the world, it refers to association football (soccer).

Example sentences

  1. I play football every Saturday with my team.
  2. My favorite football team is Manchester United.
  3. I watched the football game on TV last night.
  4. I am going to the football stadium to watch the game.
  5. I need new football boots for the season.

Quotes

  • Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that. - Bill Shankly
  • Football is a simple game; 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans win. - Gary Lineker
  • The rules of soccer are very simple, basically it is this: if it moves, kick it. If it doesn't move, kick it until it does. - Phil Woosnam

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