football

[foot-bawl] / ˈfʊtˌbɔl /

NOUN

a sport

Synonyms

STRONGEST

soccer

STRONG

rugby

WEAK

American football Association football Canadian football grid game gridiron pastime the pigskin sport

NOUN

the ball used in football

Synonyms

STRONG

moleskin oval peanut pigskin pineapple porker sphere watermelon

WEAK

inflated oval regulation football

Example Sentences

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Presenter Gabby Logan and football commentator Clive Tyldesley are both made OBEs in recognition of their work in broadcasting and in the charity sector.

From BBC

Wiegman receives an honorary title after guiding the Lionesses to their second successive Euros title, becoming the first England football team to win a major trophy on foreign soil.

From BBC

Speaking at the World Sports Summit in Dubai, Infantino stressed that all revenues from next year's tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada would be pumped back into football around the world.

From Barron's

The Norman club is owned by Kylian Mbappe, whose takeover was followed by relegation to the third tier of French league football last season.

From Barron's

I always enjoy playing football and I want to keep going.

From BBC