SOFTBALL

softball, softball game

(noun) a game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger and softer

softball, playground ball

(noun) ball used in playing softball

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

softball (countable and uncountable, plural softballs)

A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.

The ball used to play the sport.

(by analogy) A question designed to be easy to answer.

Synonyms

• diamond ball

• indoor baseball

• kitten ball

• mush ball

• pumpkin ball

• town ball

Source: Wiktionary



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