Synonyms for

Soccer

Verb / ˈsɑ:kɜ: / Another word for soccer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Soccer is a sport played between two teams of eleven players, using a round ball that they try to kick into the other team's goal.

Synonyms & similar words

associationfootball football futbol footy

Synonyms by register

Formal

association football football

Informal

footy the beautiful game

Literary

the global game the sport of kings

Antonyms

rugby football baseball basketball cricket hockey

Common collocations

  • play soccer
  • watch soccer
  • professional soccer
  • youth soccer
  • women's soccer
  • soccer ball
  • soccer field
  • soccer match

Word family

noun soccer
verb soccer

Usage note

In most of the world, 'soccer' is referred to as 'football'. The term 'soccer' is primarily used in North America, Australia, and a few other countries to distinguish it from other forms of football.

Example sentences

  1. My little brother plays soccer after school.
  2. We scored two goals in our soccer game yesterday.
  3. The soccer coach gave us some new drills to practice.
  4. I watch soccer matches on TV with my dad.
  5. She joined the soccer team to make new friends.

Quotes

  • Soccer is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win. - Gary Lineker
  • Soccer is a beautiful game, but it's also a brutal game. Sometimes the only way to stay sane is to sit down and analyze it. Cue the highlight reel. - Franklin Foer
  • Soccer is the ballet of the masses. - Dmitri Shostakovich

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