Ball Definition & Meaning
ball
- noun
- round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games; "the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve"; "the mayor threw out the first ball"; "the ball rolled into the corner pocket"
- a solid projectile that is shot by a musket; "they had to carry a ramrod as well as powder and ball"
- an object with a spherical shape; "a ball of fire"
- the people assembled at a lavish formal dance; "the ball was already emptying out before the fire alarm sounded"
- one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens; "she kicked him in the balls and got away"
- a spherical object used as a plaything; "he played with his rubber ball in the bathtub"
- United States comedienne best known as the star of a popular television program (1911-1989)
- a compact mass; "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder"
- a lavish dance requiring formal attire
- a more or less rounded anatomical body or mass; "the ball at the base of the thumb"; "he stood on the balls of his feet"
- the game of baseball
- a pitch that is not in the strike zone; "he threw nine straight balls before the manager yanked him"
- verb
- form into a ball by winding or rolling; "ball wool"
"Ball" in song lyrics
See how ball is used in real songs:
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"Soul in the Hole, with moms, played paddle ball"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday -
"Left me in the park all day and broke a paddle ball"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday -
"I'm trying to stack till I ball"
1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July
Words that rhyme with ball
Usage tips for "ball"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ball" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ball to find words that pair well.