Definitions

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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Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, said two weeks ago that the training base would be in Mexico instead of Tucson.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The price has since been lowered to $98, still far above the $12.90 cost for National Football League game days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Football remains by far Iran's most popular sport and millions are expected to follow the team's progress in North America.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Bethel Park High Football Team, of which Mr. Wright was a starting running back.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng