baseball
UK: ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl | US: ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl
n. a game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players, involving hitting the ball and running around a series of bases to score runs
n. the ball used in this game
baseball = base<foundation, station> + ball<spherical object>
- base: From Old French bas, meaning "low" or "foundation," later evolving to denote a station or goal in games.
- ball: From Old Norse bǫllr or Old English beallu, referring to a rounded object used in games.
Etymology Origin:
The term baseball emerged in the mid-18th century, combining "base" (referring to the safe stations runners must reach) and "ball" (the central object of play). It reflects the game's core mechanics—advancing around bases by hitting a ball. Early forms of the game likely evolved from older bat-and-ball sports like rounders or cricket.
He plays baseball every weekend with his friends.
The baseball flew over the outfield fence for a home run.
She collects vintage baseball cards as a hobby.
The team practiced their baseball skills for hours.
Baseball is often called America’s national pastime.