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tennis ball

American

noun

a hollow ball used in tennis, made of rubber with a fuzzy covering of woven Dacron, nylon, or wool.

tennis ball British

noun

a hollow rubber ball covered with felt, used in tennis

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Etymology

Origin of tennis ball

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

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"Pick any sort of motor control task -- like hitting a tennis ball or swinging a bat at a baseball," Aimone said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

The white plastic ball, the size of a tennis ball, is packed with ball bearings that rattle as it rolls.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

He’d rather knock a tennis ball around than debate the latest goings-on in Washington.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2025

When Glenn relents and calls the Mrs. for approval, Rickey sprints to the nearby desert and scoops up some dirt in a Wilson tennis ball canister.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2025

Prince Hamlet joined the charade, tugging upon the jester until he rebounded like a tennis ball and jumped upon the king’s table, where he commenced singing.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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