Definition

A young girl who assists in a sports event, especially tennis, by retrieving and delivering balls to the players.

Example

The ballgirl quickly ran to fetch the tennis balls during the match.

Conversation

Did you see the ballgirl at the tennis match yesterday?

Yeah, she was really quick at getting the balls!

I wonder how they choose the ballgirl for each event.

I think they have to train a lot to keep up with the players.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ballgirl → The word is formed from "ball" (from Old English *beall*, meaning a spherical object used in games) and "girl" (from Old English *gyrl*, meaning a young female). A ballgirl is a young female who assists in games involving a ball, typically by retrieving balls that go out of play.

Memory Tip

Think of a young female ('girl') who helps with a spherical object ('ball') during a game — that's what a ballgirl does.

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