Pronunciation: /sɔft bɔl/
noun a sport similar to baseball but played with a larger, softer ball
A1 I play with a soft ball in the park.
A2 She threw the soft ball to her friend during the game.
B1 The children used a soft ball to play catch in the backyard.
B2 The team practiced their pitching skills with a soft ball before the big game.
C1 The coach recommended using a softer ball for training to prevent injuries.
C2 The professional softball players prefer using a specific brand of soft ball for tournaments.
adjective describing something as having a soft or gentle texture or feel
A1 I like to play with a soft ball.
A2 The children played catch with a soft ball in the park.
B1 She prefers to use a soft ball for practicing her pitching skills.
B2 The team decided to switch to using soft balls for their training sessions.
C1 The coach recommended using soft balls to prevent injuries during practice.
C2 The manufacturer developed a new type of soft ball for professional players.
formal The children played a game of catch with a soft ball in the park.
informal Let's bring a soft ball to the beach and play some catch.
slang I found a cool soft ball at the store, wanna play some ball?
figurative Her words were like a soft ball, gently delivered but still impactful.
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