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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Arena football is an indoor version of American football and there are several leagues across America, with the IAL launching this year.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
An American football fan, Jay said the crowd was very different to what he is used to.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
It was based on a survey of American football fans conducted shortly before the 1991 Gulf War.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Model Cindy Crawford, former American football player Tom Brady, and media personality Paris Hilton walked the runway.
From Barron's • May 17, 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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