Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spalding

noun

ˈspɔːl.dɪŋ

Definition

A term used to refer to an inflatable ball made from leather and typically used in the game of basketball or, in some contexts, a brand name of sporting goods.

Examples

The Spalding basketball bounced perfectly on the court.
He prefers using a Spalding for his basketball games.
During the sports festival, they provided Spalding equipment for all participants.

Meaning

Spalding can denote both the brand associated with sports equipment, particularly basketballs, and also refer to the action of a ball bouncing or being thrown during a sport.