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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Ahead of Trump’s arrival, an area roughly the size of 400 American football fields was closed in preparation for a stop here.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
The 26-year-old grew up in Washington state and started focusing on a country music career after a broken leg ended his American football career.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 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
Rugby league is a lot like American football, but with no helmets and no pads.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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