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Meaning of baseball
a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of nine players
Etymology of baseball
The word "baseball" originated in the mid-19th century in the United States, derived from the words "base" and "ball", referring to the four bases on the field and the ball used in the game.
The game of baseball evolved from various forms of bat-and-ball games played in England and Ireland, and was popularized in the United States in the mid-19th century.
Synonyms
softball
cricket
rounders
batball
stickball
townball
fieldball
hardball
sport
game
athletics
recreation
leisure
pastime
hobby
activity
exercise
physical education
team sport
competitive sport
amateur sport
professional sport
league
tournament
championship
playoff
match
contest
competition
rivalry
Definitions
- A ball game played between two teams of nine players, with the objective of scoring more runs than the opposing team by hitting a ball with a bat and running around the four bases on the field.
- * A sport that is popular in the United States, Canada, Japan, and other countries.
Usage Examples
- The team won the baseball championship last year.
- * She loves playing baseball with her friends on the weekends.
- * The baseball stadium was packed with fans cheering for their favorite team.
Antonyms
individual sport
solo sport
non-team sport
non-competitive sport
inactive hobby
sedentary activity
solitary game
non-athletic pursuit
leisure activity
relaxing pastime
calming hobby
low-key recreation
casual entertainment
informal game
non-organized sport