BASEBALL - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

Example: he played baseball in high school; there was a baseball game on every empty lot; there was a desire for National League ball in the area; play ball!

Categories: Ball game, Ballgame

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a ball used in playing baseball

Categories: Ball, Baseball equipment

Synonyms

Baseball game, Baseball

🔗 Related Words

base – A related word in the same word family.

ball – A related word in the same word family.

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Shakespeare alone introduced over 1,700 new words to English—many we still use today!

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Baseball