balls
word · lemma: ball
/ˈbɔɫz/
bawlz
/bˈɔːlz/
bawlz
Definition
Round objects used in games and sports, such as soccer, tennis, or basketball. A ball can also be any small or large object with a round shape.
Usage & Nuances
'Balls' is the plural of 'ball'. Common collocations include 'tennis balls', 'golf balls', 'kick a ball', and 'throw a ball'. Be careful: in informal English, 'balls' can also have slang meanings, but the basic meaning is the sports/object sense.
Spanish: pelotas - bolasPortuguese (BR): bolasPortuguese (PT): bolasChinese (Simplified): 球Chinese (Traditional): 球Hindi: गेंदेंArabic: كراتBengali: বলগুলো - বল (গেম/খেলার অর্থে)Russian: мячиJapanese: ボールVietnamese: quả bóngKorean: 공들Turkish: toplarUrdu: گیندیںIndonesian: bola-bola
Example Sentences
The dog found two balls in the yard.
basic
We need three balls for the game.
basic
The children are playing with red balls.
basic
I bought a new pack of tennis balls yesterday.
natural
There are balls all over the garage after practice.
natural
Can you put the balls back in the box when you're done?
natural