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softball

 

[ ˈsɔftˌbɔl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sport

A type of baseball played with a larger ball on a smaller field with seven innings instead of nine.

Synonyms

softball game, softball match, softball tournament

Examples of usage

  • The kids are playing softball in the park.
  • She used to be a pitcher for the softball team.
  • We have a softball game scheduled for this weekend.
Context #2 | Noun

equipment

A ball used in the sport of softball, larger than a baseball.

Synonyms

softball ball

Examples of usage

  • She hit the softball out of the park.
  • The coach brought a bag full of softballs for practice.
Context #3 | Noun

informal

A metaphorical term for something easy or non-threatening.

Synonyms

easy task, simple question

Examples of usage

  • Don't worry, that task is a softball for you.
  • It was a softball question, so she answered it quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "softball" in other languages:

🇵🇹 softball

🇮🇳 सॉफ्टबॉल

🇩🇪 Softball

🇮🇩 sofbol

🇺🇦 софтбол

🇵🇱 softball

🇯🇵 ソフトボール

🇫🇷 softball

🇪🇸 softbol

🇹🇷 softbol

🇰🇷 소프트볼

🇸🇦 سوفتبول

🇨🇿 softball

🇸🇰 softball

🇨🇳 垒球

🇸🇮 softball

🇮🇸 softball

🇰🇿 софтбол

🇬🇪 სოფტბოლი

🇦🇿 softbol

🇲🇽 softbol

Etymology

The history of softball dates back to 1887 when it was invented in Chicago as an indoor game. Originally called indoor baseball, it quickly gained popularity and evolved into the game we know today. Softball became an official Olympic sport in 1996, further boosting its global presence and popularity.

See also: soft, softbox, softcover, soften, softenable, softener, softening, softie, softly, softness, software, softy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,008, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.