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football

 

[ ˈfʊtˌbɔl ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

sports

A game played by two teams of eleven players each, using a round ball that may not be touched with the hands or arms during play except by the goalkeepers.

Synonyms

soccer.

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Word Description / Examples
football

In the United States and Canada, this term refers to a different sport, known as American football, which involves an oval ball and more physical contact. This usage applies especially during the NFL season.

  • The Super Bowl is the biggest football event of the year in the USA
  • My brother is trying out for the college football team
soccer

This is the term used in the United States, Canada, and some other countries to refer to the sport known as football in the rest of the world. It helps distinguish it from American football.

  • She's the best player on her soccer team
  • They watched the soccer match at a local bar

Examples of usage

  • Let's play football this weekend!
  • Football is the most popular sport in the world.
  • The football match ended in a draw.
  • She scored a goal in the football game.
  • The football team trained hard for the championship.

Translations

Translations of the word "football" in other languages:

🇵🇹 futebol

🇮🇳 फुटबॉल

🇩🇪 Fußball

🇮🇩 sepak bola

🇺🇦 футбол

🇵🇱 piłka nożna

🇯🇵 サッカー

🇫🇷 football

🇪🇸 fútbol

🇹🇷 futbol

🇰🇷 축구

🇸🇦 كرة القدم

🇨🇿 fotbal

🇸🇰 futbal

🇨🇳 足球

🇸🇮 nogomet

🇮🇸 fótbolti

🇰🇿 футбол

🇬🇪 ფეხბურთი

🇦🇿 futbol

🇲🇽 fútbol

Etymology

The word 'football' originated from England in the 19th century, where the sport was formalized. It comes from the combination of 'foot' and 'ball', indicating the primary method of playing the game by kicking a ball with the feet. Football has evolved into various forms around the world, with different rules and styles of play.

See also: feet, foot, footage, footfall, footgear, foothold, footing, footmark, footpath, footprint, footrest, footrests, footstep, footstool, footwear, footy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,802 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.