Meaning of the word football in English
What does football mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
football
US /ˈfʊt.bɑːl/
UK /ˈfʊt.bɑːl/
Noun
1.
a game played by two teams of 11 players with a round ball that may be advanced by kicking or by bouncing it off any part of the body but the arms and hands, except in the case of the goalkeepers. The object of the game is to score by getting the ball into the opposing goal.
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He loves watching football on Sundays.
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They played a game of football in the park.
Synonym:
2.
a large oval ball used in American or Canadian football
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The quarterback threw the football for a touchdown.
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He caught the football with one hand.
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