Definition

A game where two players hit a ball attached to a pole with the goal of wrapping the ball's string around the pole.

Example

We played tetherball during recess and it was so much fun!

Conversation

Hey, do you remember playing tetherball during recess?

Of course! It was one of my favorite games back then.

I miss those days; we should play tetherball again sometime.

Definitely! Let's set up a time to relive those fun moments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tetherball is formed from "tether" (from Old English *tether*, meaning to tie or fasten) and "ball" (from Old English *beall*, meaning a spherical object). The word describes a game involving a ball that is tied or fastened to a pole.

Memory Tip

Think of a ball that is 'tied' ('tether') to a pole, which helps you remember that tetherball is a game with a ball attached to a fixed point.

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