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Baseball Definition & Meaning

baseball
noun
  1. a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empty lot"; "there was a desire for National League ball in the area"; "play ball!"
  2. a ball used in playing baseball

"Baseball" in song lyrics

See how baseball is used in real songs:

  • "When y'all threaten average in a fantasy baseball"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Rise — Grace of Gods
  • "It's just a friendly game of baseball"
    9th Prince — Industry Grave Digga
  • "It's a deadly game of baseball"
    C-Bo — Deadly Game

Words that rhyme with baseball

Usage tips for "baseball"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "baseball" 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 baseball to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does baseball mean?
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empty lot"; "there was a desire for National League ball in the area"; "play ball!" a ball used in playing baseball
What part of speech is baseball?
Baseball is a noun.
How many definitions does baseball have?
Baseball has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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