kickball

noun
kick·​ball | \ ˈkik-ˌbȯl How to pronounce kickball (audio) \

Definition of kickball

US
: a game for children that resembles baseball but that is played with an inflated ball which is kicked instead of being hit with a bat

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The usual intense preseason practices were replaced with kickball and dodge-ball games and a group beach trip. Vincent Nguyenstaff Writer, La Cañada Valley Sun, "Girls’ Volleyball Preview: La Cañada welcomes new coach in hopes of bounce-back season," 27 Aug. 2019 The friendships forged during the formative years in high school has continued to flourish over a decade later for members of the Alco-Ballics kickball team in the Lighthouse Point Kickball League. Emmett Hall, sun-sentinel.com, "Alco-Ballics take Lighthouse Point kickball championship," 15 Aug. 2019 Adult sports Albany Recreation: Registration open for the following sports: softball (men’s and coed), soccer, kickball, basketball, pickleball leagues held at Ocean View Park and Albany High School. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, "What’s Happening sports briefs for Aug. 9," 7 Aug. 2019 Other activities include jump rope, hula hoops, lawn bowling, football, kickball, board games, and much more. Quoron Walker, courant.com, "Rec On The Run Has Outdoor Fun For All," 7 Aug. 2019 The second thread unravels a looming kickball war/death match between two rival maximum security tribes, C Block and D Block. Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, "Where We Left Off With Your Favorite OITNB Inmates Before The Last Season," 25 July 2019 Adult sports Albany Recreation: Registration open for the following sports: softball (men’s and coed), soccer, kickball, basketball, pickleball leagues held at Ocean View Park and Albany High School. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, "What’s Happening sports briefs for July 26," 24 July 2019 To Stallings, 11, the park’s entire design — from artwork embedded in the pavement to bleachers overlooking a kickball field — made complete sense. Alison Kuznitz, BostonGlobe.com, "A new park for Hyde Park, designed by Chittick Elementary students," 14 June 2019 Adult sports Albany Recreation: Registration open for the following sports: softball (men’s and coed), soccer, kickball, basketball, pickleball leagues held at Ocean View Park and Albany High School. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, "What’s Happening sports briefs for July 12," 10 July 2019

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First Known Use of kickball

1922, in the meaning defined above

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kickball

noun

English Language Learners Definition of kickball

US : a game for children that is like baseball but that is played with a large rubber ball that is kicked instead of being hit with a bat

kickball

noun
kick·​ball | \ ˈkik-ˌbȯl\

Kids Definition of kickball

: a game similar to baseball played with a large rubber ball that is kicked instead of hit with a bat