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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That’s not so in the U.S., where many kids are drawn to American football, basketball or baseball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Last week, Prince William appeared on New Heights, a podcast hosted by American football player Travis Kelce – now Taylor Swift's husband – and his brother, retired player, Jason.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Soccer fields “are more akin to a putting green because of the ball roll than a football field. When the ball hits the ground in American football, you expect to hear the whistle blow.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Rubio, a sports lover more known for commentary on American football, said Belgium should be happy to play against a full US squad rather than have a tarnished match.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 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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