tennis ball
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tennis ball
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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"Pick any sort of motor control task -- like hitting a tennis ball or swinging a bat at a baseball," Aimone said.
From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026
The white plastic ball, the size of a tennis ball, is packed with ball bearings that rattle as it rolls.
From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025
The fuzzy ball looks like a tennis ball but has a slightly lower PSI, meaning it’s a little flatter and less bouncy.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025
But instead of a winged, walnut-sized ball, real-life seekers chase a flag runner dressed in yellow, who has a sock with a tennis ball in attached to their shorts.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025
I kick a tennis ball out of my way and watch it skitter across the grass and bounce against the steps.
From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
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