crystal ball
noun
a ball of clear crystal, glass, or the like, used in crystal gazing.
crystal balls
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pluralof crystal ball.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Because their crystal balls get foggy—especially during boom times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
For a Russian election today you don't need astrologers or crystal balls.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2024
“Fashion announces the future,” he said, describing his theory of hairstyles as crystal balls.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 3, 2023
Plaschke doesn’t have any crystal balls, yet espouses given more time Brady would have won the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2022
“I thought we weren’t starting crystal balls until next term,” Ron muttered, casting a wary eye around for Professor Trelawney, in case she was lurking nearby.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
