Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ball-boy
noun
/ˈbɔːl bɔɪ/
Definition
A ball-boy is a young person, typically a boy, who retrieves and returns balls during a sports match, especially in tennis or other racquet sports.
Examples
- During the tennis match, the ball-boy quickly retrieved the tennis balls from the court.
- The experienced ball-boy knew exactly where to stand to catch the balls.
- At the local tournament, a group of young boys trained to be ball-boys.
Meaning
The primary role of a ball-boy is to help keep the game flowing by ensuring that players have a constant supply of balls. They are often responsible for picking up balls that are out of play and returning them to the players or officials.
Synonyms
- ball-handler
- court attendant
- ball-retriever
