ballgame
Translation
ball game, match
Examples
Let's go to the ballgame on Saturday.
Let's go to the ball game on Saturday.
It's a whole new ballgame now.
It's a whole new ball game now.
Grammar Patterns
((a ballgame)) a game played with a ball We watched a fun ballgame yesterday.
((a whole new ballgame)) a completely different situation With the new manager, it's a whole new ballgame.
Similar Words
match, contest, competition
Etymology
A compound word from 'ball' and 'game'.
Memory Tips
Simply picture a game played with a ball, like baseball or football.