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kickball

American  
[kik-bawl] / ˈkɪkˌbɔl /

noun

  • kickballs
    plural
  1. a children's game, similar to baseball, in which a large inflated ball, as a soccer ball, is kicked instead of being batted.


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Etymology

Origin of kickball

First recorded in 1970–75; kick + ball 1

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Kaczanowski has also done away with kickball, which became a showcase for those who were playing in a local league.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 5, 2025

Ami Mahler Salinas Davis first met Yolanda Marodi a few years ago while playing on the same kickball team.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 6, 2025

The park department will fill the void at Hippie Hill with a volleyball and kickball tournament.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 28, 2024

The girl often plays kickball or runs outside with other kids in their low-income subdivision.

From Seattle Times Dec. 18, 2023

Just legs playing kickball, or legs holding hands, which I thought was kinda funny.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds

The National Park Service says space is limited — please leave the kickballs at home — and some areas, such as the World War II Memorial and the FDR Memorial, will be closed all day.

From Washington Post Jun. 30, 2021

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