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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And now, with Champions League football secured once again, Villa are champions on the continent for the first time in a generation.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Maybe a group of Alemany football players can work on strength training and push.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Head of football operations Damian Vidagany held his hands on his head at the final whistle, signifying a release of pressure, before embracing Tielemans.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

"I believe there is going to be a huge void when Pep Guardiola leaves the football club," said former City keeper Shay Given.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Over the road from the pool are the playing fields where people walk their dogs and play football at weekends.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler