Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
softball
noun
/ˈsɔːtˌbɔːl/
Definition
A game similar to baseball but played on a smaller diamond with a larger ball and under modified rules.
Examples
- She plays on a local softball team every summer.
- They organized a friendly softball match for the community.
- The rules of softball vary slightly from baseball, making it accessible for players of all ages.
Meaning
Softball is both a sport played by teams and the ball used in the game, which is larger and softer than a baseball.
Synonyms
- Baseball (in some contexts)
- Bat-and-ball game
