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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• kickballs
  plural

Etymology

Origin of kickball

First recorded in 1970–75; kick + ball ¹

Example Sentences

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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

The Times will host the event with the Next Fun Thing, which runs L.A. social events from speed dating to kickball tournaments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 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

At a game of kickball, “Peanut vendor claps twice. Mid-celebration a boy in suede shoes steals the kickball, and a chase ensues.”

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2023

Jamie sat next to me and Hannah at lunch and played kickball on my team at recess.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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