American football
Britishnoun
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a team game similar to rugby, with 11 players on each side. Forward passing is allowed and planned strategies and formations for play are decided during the course of the game
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the oval-shaped inflated ball used in this game
Example Sentences
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Given its deep ties with the trend-setting US basketball and American football leagues, the NBA and NFL, it feels apt streetwear styles are included in this year's North American World Cup kit collections.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
They have taught her a few things: how to make mac and cheese, follow American football and wear university merchandise without shame.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
"It was roughly the size and shape of an American football," says Mann.
From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026
Sports have a rich history in Puerto Rico, from boxing to baseball — but with the exception of Super Bowl Sunday, American football doesn’t typically reach us.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
Luma didn’t care much for American football, but she thought the boys might enjoy the plot.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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