Ballgames

/ˈbɔːlɡeɪmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of ballgame; sports contests or competitions in which a ball is thrown, hit, caught, or kicked by players.

Etymology

Compound word from 'ball' + 'game,' with '-s' for plural. This everyday English compound reflects how basic vocabulary combines to create new sports terminology.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'a whole new ballgame' has become an idiom meaning a completely different situation—it shows how deeply ballgames are woven into English-speaking culture as a reference point for change!

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