earth ball
earth ball noun: a very large inflatable ball used in some sports. Also the alternative spelling of earthball.
Noun (1)
earth ball (countable and uncountable, plural earth balls)
- A very large inflatable ball used in some sports.
- The earth ball is like a giant balloon. It is painted to show all the countries on the earth.1992, Willma Willis Gore, Earth Day, page 25
- A sport involving this ball, somewhat resembling soccer/football.
- In California, a Girl Scout troop played earth ball.1992, Willma Willis Gore, Earth Day, page 25
- Synonyms:
- cage ball
Noun (2) capitalized: Earth ball
Earth ball (countable and uncountable, plural Earth balls)
- Alternative spelling of earth ball (“sport or ball”).
Also used as
earth ball is also the alternative spelling of earthball.
Synonyms of earth ball
Forms of earth ball
| plural | earth balls |
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| plural | Earth balls |
Origin of earth ball
(ball): From a supposed resemblance to the planet Earth; sometimes the landforms are depicted on it.
Questions about earth ball
- What does earth ball mean?
- Earth ball means a very large inflatable ball used in some sports.
- What part of speech is earth ball?
- Earth ball is a noun.
- What is the plural of earth ball?
- The plural of earth ball is earth balls.
Words near earth ball in the dictionary
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