ball

The word “ball” has 1 syllable: ball.

It's pronounced as /bɔl/.

What is synonym and antonym for ball?

In the thesaurus, “ball” has 11 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ball along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ball

A solid or hollow sphere, or roughly spherical mass.
A round or ellipsoidal object.
(mildly, usually in the plural) A testicle.
A leather-covered cushion, fastened to a handle called a ballstock; formerly used by printers for inking the form, then superseded by the roller.
A large pill, a form in which medicine was given to horses; a bolus.
A formal dance.
A very enjoyable time.

To form or wind into a ball.
To heat in a furnace and form into balls for rolling.
To have sexual intercourse with.
To gather balls which cling to the feet, as of damp snow or clay; to gather into balls.
(usually in present participle) To be hip or cool.
To play basketball.
To punish by affixing a ball and chain.

An appeal by the crowd for holding the ball against a tackled player. This is heard almost any time an opposition player is tackled, without regard to whether the rules about "prior opportunity" to dispose of the ball are fulfilled.

The children played with a colorful ball in the park, giggling as they tossed it back and forth.
She caught the ball effortlessly, showcasing her impressive skills on the volleyball court.
The pitcher threw a fast ball, hoping to strike out the batter and end the inning.
The soccer player kicked the ball with precision, sending it soaring into the net for a goal.
The dog chased after the ball, wagging its tail eagerly as it bounded across the grassy field.