dodge ball

noun

1. a circle game in which players throw an inflated ball at opponents within the circle who try to avoid being hit, and therefore eliminated, the winner being the one who remains unhit.

dodge ball

noun

1. a game in which the players form a circle and try to hit opponents in the circle with a large ball

Word History and Origins

Origin of dodge ball¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

We play dodge ball, ride giant tricycles, and craft homespun jalopies for the adult soapbox derby.

From The Daily Beast

They didn't get to play dodge ball, and they mostly sat around talking.

From Project Gutenberg

Then went forward a great game of duck on a rock, followed by a relay race and dodge-ball.

From Project Gutenberg

There weren't any fire drills, and they got to play dodge ball at recess.

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