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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

Example Sentences

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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

Pregame activities will include a live DJ, line dancing lessons and a vogue-off dance contest in the center field plaza and an Outloud Sports kickball game on the field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2023

The rest of the world either didn’t participate or spent its social currency on Facebook or Instagram or, I dunno, kickball for grown-ups.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2023

We played soccer and kickball and basketball all night long and went home with “turf stains” all over our knees.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy

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