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
We all fall prey to the temptation to consult our crystal balls.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 6, 2022
We aren’t expecting officials to have crystal balls about everything, but we want them to empower and inform us while preparing for eventualities — good or bad.
From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2022
Along the walls, glass cases displayed crystal balls, geodes, macrame dream catchers, and a bunch of other strange stuff.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
