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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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Attendees could also check out who else was single in the audience using the Next Fun Thing’s dating app, which facilitates meeting people IRL at the event company’s activities, from speed dating to kickball.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

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

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

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2023

A hand placed a pair of bowling shoes into mine, and I looked up to see my kickball teammate, Ben.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2023

Then I wander over to the fields and watch the fifth-graders play their kickball game.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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