soccer
word
/ˈsɑkɝ/
SAH-kur
/sˈɒkɐ/
SO-kuh
Definition
A team sport in which players kick a ball and try to score goals. In American English, this word refers to the sport that is usually called 'football' in many other countries.
Usage & Nuances
Common in American English; in British English, 'football' is much more common. 'Play soccer,' 'a soccer game,' and 'a soccer ball' are very common collocations. Do not use it for American football.
Spanish: fútbolPortuguese (BR): futebolPortuguese (PT): futebolChinese (Simplified): 足球Chinese (Traditional): 足球Hindi: फ़ुटबॉलArabic: كرة القدمBengali: ফুটবলRussian: футболJapanese: サッカーVietnamese: bóng đáKorean: 축구Turkish: futbolUrdu: فٹ بالIndonesian: sepak bola
Example Sentences
My brother plays soccer after school.
basic
They watched a soccer game on TV last night.
basic
This soccer ball is new.
basic
I used to play soccer, but I haven’t had time lately.
natural
Our kids are really into soccer right now.
natural
We planned the weekend around Emma’s soccer tournament.
natural