noun

softball

softball

She plays softball for the school team.

She plays softball for the school team.

He threw the softball to first base.

He threw the softball to first base.

to play ((softball)) We play softball on Saturdays.

Related sports: baseball, rounders

A compound of 'soft' and 'ball', named because the original balls used were softer than baseballs.

Remember it's like baseball, but played with a 'soft'-er, larger ball.

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