softball
word
/ˈsɔfˌbɔɫ/
/sˈɒftbɔːl/
Definition
A sport similar to baseball but played with a larger, softer ball and on a smaller field. It can also refer to the ball used in the game.
Usage & Nuances
"Softball" is both the name of the sport and the ball itself. Popular especially among women and children in the US. Often used in phrases: "play softball", "softball team", "softball game". Not the same as "baseball", though rules are similar.
Spanish: softbolPortuguese (BR): softbolPortuguese (PT): softbolChinese (Simplified): 垒球Chinese (Traditional): 壘球Hindi: सॉफ्टबॉलArabic: سوفتبولBengali: সফটবলRussian: софтболJapanese: ソフトボールVietnamese: bóng mềmKorean: 소프트볼Turkish: softbolUrdu: سوفٹ بالIndonesian: sofbol
Example Sentences
We played softball in gym class today.
basic
She joined the softball team last year.
basic
A softball is bigger than a baseball.
basic
After work, we like to play softball at the park.
natural
The company is organizing a friendly softball tournament next month.
natural
I'm no good at softball, but I love watching the games.
natural