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