Definition

A person who plays the sport of softball, which is similar to baseball but played with a larger ball on a smaller field.

Example

She is a talented softballer who plays for the local team.

Conversation

Did you see how that softballer hit the home run last night?

Yeah, it was amazing! I couldn't believe my eyes.

I know, right? She's such a talented softballer.

Totally! I can't wait to see her play again next week.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Softballer → It is formed from "soft" (from Old English *softe*, meaning gentle or not hard) and "baller" (from the word "ball" which comes from Old Norse *bollr*, meaning a spherical object, combined with the suffix "-er" meaning a person who). A softballer is a person who plays the sport of softball, which involves a softer ball than traditional baseball.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who plays with a 'gentle' ('soft') ball — that's why a 'softballer' is a person who plays softball.

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