tennis ball
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tennis ball
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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The Amaterasu particle was reported at about 240 exa-electron volts, giving one tiny cosmic-ray particle roughly the kinetic energy of a fast-moving tennis ball.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Imagine trying to find a tennis ball in one of a thousand closed draws.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 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
The fuzzy ball looks like a tennis ball but has a slightly lower PSI, meaning it’s a little flatter and less bouncy.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025
I slam the tennis ball into the backboard, trying my best not to think about anything.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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