ball
word
/ˈbɔɫ/
bawl
/bˈɔːl/
bawl
Definition
A round object used in many games and sports, usually for throwing, hitting, or kicking. 'Ball' can also mean a large formal dance party.
Usage & Nuances
The most common meaning is the sports object, but 'ball' in formal contexts means a fancy dance. Collocations: 'throw a ball', 'play ball', 'have a ball' (idiom: have fun). Be careful: 'ball' can also mean 'testicle' in slang (informal and not polite).
Spanish: pelota - bolaPortuguese (BR): bolaPortuguese (PT): bolaChinese (Simplified): 球Chinese (Traditional): 球Hindi: गेंदArabic: كرةBengali: বল - নৃত্য সন্ধ্যা (বড় অনুষ্ঠানে)Russian: мяч - бал (танцевальный вечер)Japanese: ボール - 舞踏会Vietnamese: bóng - dạ hội (bữa tiệc khiêu vũ lớn)Korean: 공 - 무도회Turkish: top - balo (danslı davet)Urdu: گیند - محفل رقص (بڑا رسمی)Indonesian: bola - pesta dansa (acara resmi)
Example Sentences
He kicked the ball into the goal.
basic
Can you throw me the ball?
basic
The children played with a ball in the park.
basic
Everyone had a ball at the party last night.
natural
The school is organizing a charity ball this year.
natural
Don’t forget to bring your own ball to practice.
natural