earth ball

noun

A very large inflatable ball used in some sports.

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earth ball1

nounearth ball (countable and uncountable, plural earth balls)

plural earth balls

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative spelling of earthball (“type of fungus”).
  2. countableuncountableA very large inflatable ball used in some sports.

    The earth ball is like a giant balloon. It is painted to show all the countries on the earth.

    1992, Willma Willis Gore, Earth Day, page 25
  3. uncountableA sport involving this ball, somewhat resembling soccer/football.

    In California, a Girl Scout troop played earth ball.

    1992, Willma Willis Gore, Earth Day, page 25

    Synonyms: cage ball

Earth ball2

nounEarth ball (countable and uncountable, plural Earth balls)

plural Earth balls

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative spelling of earth ball (“sport or ball”).

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA sport involving this ball, somewhat resembling soccer/football.

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Origin

(ball): From a supposed resemblance to the planet Earth; sometimes the landforms are depicted on it.

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APA

earth ball. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/earth%20ball

MLA

“earth ball.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/earth%20ball. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “earth ball,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/earth%20ball.

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