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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Four points from their remaining five games is all they need to secure a top-two spot and end their 25-year wait for a return to top-flight football.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Major events have been canceled, including an F1 race, a capital markets forum and a flag football event featuring Tom Brady.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"But I like football and that's what I want to put my money in."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Phelps is in his first year of track after being a defensive back and receiver for the football team.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The third time, he and Alan kick his soccer ball at it to try to get the football out.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan