Pronunciation: /pleɪ bɔːl/
noun a spherical object used in various games and sports
A1 I love to play ball with my friends at the park.
A2 The children in the neighborhood always gather to play ball in the evenings.
B1 Playing ball is a great way to stay active and socialize with others.
B2 The team captain shouted 'play ball' to start the game.
C1 The stadium was filled with excitement as the announcer declared 'play ball'.
C2 The professional players were focused and ready to play ball in the championship game.
verb to participate in a game or sport
A1 The children play ball in the park every afternoon.
A2 We used to play ball together when we were kids.
B1 The team will play ball against their rivals next weekend.
B2 The athletes are getting ready to play ball at the championship game.
C1 The professional baseball players will play ball in the World Series.
C2 The coach decided to play ball with a more aggressive strategy in the second half.
formal The umpire called out 'play ball' to officially start the baseball game.
informal Hey guys, let's gather around and play ball at the park.
slang I'm itching to hit the field and play ball with the crew.
figurative After months of preparation, the team was finally ready to play ball and launch their new product.
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