Ballgame: meaning, definitions and examples

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ballgame

 

[ ˈbɔːlɡeɪm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

competition, match, sport

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.