Definition of softball Softball

/sɔˈftbɔˌl/ - [sofbol] - soft•ball

We found 7 definitions of softball from 4 different sources.

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What does softball mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: softballs

softball - a game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger and softer
  softball game
  hardball baseball as distinguished from softball
  baseball game, baseball a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "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!"
softball - ball used in playing softball
  playground ball
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • softball (Noun)
    A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.
  • softball (Noun)
    A question designed to be easy to answer.
  • softball (Noun)
    The ball used to play the sport.

Wikipedia Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • Softball is a sport similar to baseball but pitchers throw underhand. The balls are larger than those of baseball. However, indoor softballs have a slightly softer texture.

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