football
Translation
soccer, American football, a football
Examples
He loves playing football with his friends.
He loves playing soccer with his friends.
Can you pass me the football?
Can you pass me the football?
Grammar Patterns
to play football (the sport, known as soccer) The children play football in the park.
((a/the)) football (the ball) He kicked the football into the goal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: soccer (primary meaning in British English)
Etymology
A compound word from 'foot' + 'ball'. In British English, this refers to 'soccer'.
Memory Tips
To remember the British meaning, think of it as a ball you kick with your foot, which is exactly what soccer is.