kickball

[kik-bawl]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of kickball¹

First recorded in 1970–75; kick + ball ¹

Example Sentences

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

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Brian grew up playing baseball, hide-and-seek and kickball with nearly a dozen neighbor kids — staying outdoors until it grew dark under the watchful eye of a rotating cast of parents.

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“This used to be a fun field where the kids can come out and play baseball or kickball,” said Clarissa, a mother of three who declined to give her last name.

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Co-ed kickball games are on the schedule for late October, with games being held in Hollywood, West Hollywood and Venice.

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Along with chess matches, San Quentin is hosting kickball tournaments and flag football games as a way to foster more collegial relations.

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