Ballgame: meaning, definitions and examples
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ballgame
[ ˈbɔːlɡeɪm ]
sports
A game played with a ball, typically involving two teams competing against each other to score points by getting the ball into the opponent's goal or by hitting the ball with a bat.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The baseball game was intense, with the home team winning by a narrow margin.
- She enjoys watching basketball games with her friends on weekends.
- Playing soccer is his favorite ballgame to stay active and fit.
informal
An event or situation that is exciting, challenging, or full of action.
Synonyms
adventure, challenge, experience
Examples of usage
- The political campaign turned into a real ballgame with unexpected twists and turns.
- Starting a new business is a whole new ballgame that requires dedication and hard work.
Translations
Translations of the word "ballgame" in other languages:
🇵🇹 jogo de bola
🇮🇳 गेंद का खेल (gend ka khel)
🇩🇪 Ballspiel
🇮🇩 permainan bola
🇺🇦 гра з м'ячем
🇵🇱 gra w piłkę
🇯🇵 ボールゲーム (bōrugēmu)
🇫🇷 jeu de balle
🇪🇸 juego de pelota
🇹🇷 top oyunu
🇰🇷 볼 게임 (bol geim)
🇸🇦 لعبة الكرة (lu'bat alkurah)
🇨🇿 hra s míčem
🇸🇰 hra s loptou
🇨🇳 球类游戏 (qiú lèi yóuxì)
🇸🇮 igra z žogo
🇮🇸 boltaleikur
🇰🇿 доп ойыны (dop oyyny)
🇬🇪 ბურთის თამაში (burtis tamashi)
🇦🇿 top oyunu
🇲🇽 juego de pelota
Word origin
The term 'ballgame' originated in the mid-19th century in reference to sports involving a ball. Over time, it evolved to also describe any exciting or challenging situation. The word combines 'ball,' referring to the spherical object used in various sports, and 'game,' denoting a form of play or competition. Today, 'ballgame' is commonly used in both sports contexts and informal settings to convey the idea of competition, excitement, or challenge.
See also: ball, ballad, ballet, ballot, ballpark, ballroom, balls.