Softball Definition & Meaning

softball
noun
  1. ball used in playing softball
  2. a game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger and softer

"Softball" in song lyrics

See how softball is used in real songs:

  • "First time I hollered, struck out like at softball"
    Fes Taylor — Must B Love
  • "Some of these cats is playing, softball"
    H.A.W.K. f/ Big Pokey — War
  • "Off of 2 dime pieces and playin softball"
    Hi-C f/ DJ Quik — Let Me Know

Words that rhyme with softball

Usage tips for "softball"

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