Meaning of the word softball in English

What does softball mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

softball

US /ˈsɑːft.bɑːl/
UK /ˈsɑːft.bɑːl/
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Noun

1.

a game similar to baseball but played with a larger, softer ball and a smaller field

Example:
We played a game of softball in the park.
She's the star pitcher on her softball team.
2.

the ball used in the game of softball, which is larger and softer than a baseball

Example:
He hit the softball over the fence.
The coach tossed a softball to the batter.

Adjective

1.

easy to answer or deal with; not challenging

Example:
The interviewer asked him a few softball questions to start.
It was a softball pitch, easy to hit.
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