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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The soulless bowl that is London Stadium, so unpopular with fans after their beloved, atmospheric Upton Park, will now play host to Championship football.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Chelsea's poor season contained one final insult when they were beaten at Sunderland on the final day, meaning they have no European football under new manager Xabi Alonso next season.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

"It's a huge statement from City that we've secured the services of one of the best centre-forwards in the world," said director of football Therese Sjogran.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Shaw added that she was "happy to announce I will be staying at the football club", before being mobbed by her team-mates.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

In front of them about a football field away, he saw a tall metal fence with looping razors at its top.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young