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Definition of ballgame

ballgame

/ˈbɔːlˌɡeɪm/
ball · game
Plural:ballgames
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ballgame Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American Any game played with a ball, especially a game of baseball.

Example

"We bought tickets in the bleachers to watch the afternoon ballgame at the stadium."

2

North American A particular situation, set of circumstances, or field of activity, especially one that has changed significantly.

Example

"Transitioning from managing a small local team to running an international department is a whole new ballgame."

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• Nearby Words

ballet
balletic
ballfield
ballgame
ballgirl
ballgown
ballhandling

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ballgame. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ballgame
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