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baseball

noun
SayBAYS-bawl/ˈbeɪs.bɔl/UK/ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/

Pluralbaseballs (some meanings)

3 meanings of baseball

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  1. 1
    sportnoununcountable
    A team game played with a bat and a ball, where players score by running around four bases.

    We played baseball in the park all afternoon.

    Baseball is the most popular sport in his hometown.

    UsageSay play baseball (not incorrect: play the baseball).

  2. 2
    ballnouncountable
    The small, hard ball that players hit and throw in the game of baseball.

    The baseball flew over the fence and into the parking lot.

    She signed the baseball for a young fan after the game.

Less common meaning

  1. 3
    noun
    A type of poker game in which certain cards have special powers because of their links to baseball.

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Origin

From the words "base" and "ball" joined together.

Checked 7 Nov 2026 · 1 fact