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Definition of baseball

baseball

/ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/
base · ball
Plural:baseballs
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baseball Lexical Profile

baseball Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A bat-and-ball sport played between two opposing teams of nine players who take turns batting and fielding, with the objective of scoring runs by advancing counter-clockwise around four bases.

Example

"She spent her childhood summers playing baseball in the local youth league."

2

The hard, leather-covered ball used in the game of baseball, typically measuring about nine inches in circumference and featuring distinctive red stitching.

Example

"The batter hit the baseball over the center-field fence for a game-winning home run."

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• Nearby Words

basal
basaseachic
base
baseball
baseballer
baseboard
basecamp

Word Origin & Etymology

Originates from a mid-18th century English compound of 'base' and 'ball'. The modern game and its rules were largely formalized and popularized in 19th-century North America.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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