Definition

A sport played between two teams where players hit a ball with a bat and run around bases to score points.

Example

He loves playing baseball with his friends every weekend.

Conversation

Did you catch the baseball game last night?

Yeah, it was so exciting!

I couldn't believe the final score; it was a real nail-biter.

I know, right? The baseball players really gave it their all.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Baseball is formed from "base" (from Old French *base*, meaning a foundation or support) and "ball" (from Old French *bal*, meaning a round object). The word refers to a game played with a round object (the ball) that is hit and run around a series of bases.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'foundation' ('base') that players run around while hitting a 'round object' ('ball') — that's how baseball is played.

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