softball

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

1926: soft + ball. Compare hardball.

In classic literature

Synonyms

playground ball

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