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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"So we have no doubt about it. Here, all we want is justice. If justice is broken, nobody will enjoy football."

From BBC • May 23, 2026

We have about one more month of this nirvana and then the summer lull will set in until football.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Oli McBurnie's late, late winner against Middlesbrough means the Tigers, who finished 21st in the Championship last season, will play Premier League football next term.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Promotion capped off a tremendous first season in English football for Hull's boss, a former Bosnia international.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“Tony? Yes, he was an outstanding student and a wonderful athlete. Nicole is following in his footsteps, but the pool is her football field. Is Tony in town?”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith