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UK/["/ˈbeɪsbɔːl/"]/US/["/ˈbeɪsbɔːl/"]/

Meaning of Baseball

In simple words: A game played with a bat and ball between two teams.

Baseball in a sentence

  • a **baseball bat/team/cap/fan/player/game**
  • to play **major league baseball**
  • a pair of baseball boots
  • a baseball stadium
  • He taught New York baseball fans a good deal of inside baseball.
  • Readers weren't very interested in the inside baseball of the news business.
  • This is inside baseball stuff.

How to use Baseball

Use 'baseball' when referring to the sport or the equipment. It's casual so suitable for most situations, but can be more formal when discussing in sports contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'base' where players run to score points during the game.

Related words

Collocations with Baseball

Synonyms for Baseball

  • baseball game
  • hardball
  • diamond sport

Opposites of Baseball

Common mistakes with Baseball

  • Confused with other sports like cricket.
  • Mispronounce as 'base-ball' instead of 'baseball'.

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Frequently asked questions about Baseball

What does Baseball mean?

A game played with a bat and ball between two teams.

What is the definition of Baseball?

a game played especially in the US by two teams of nine players, using a bat and ball. Each player tries to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball.

How do you use Baseball in a sentence?

a **baseball bat/team/cap/fan/player/game**

Can you give another example of Baseball?

to play **major league baseball**

What are synonyms for Baseball?

Common alternatives include baseball game, hardball, diamond sport.

What is the opposite of Baseball?

Opposite meanings include basketball, football, soccer.

What words go with Baseball?

It commonly pairs with major-league, minor-league, Little League, play, coach, follow, game, play-off, player, pitch, throw, toss.

What are common mistakes when using Baseball?

Confused with other sports like cricket. Mispronounce as 'base-ball' instead of 'baseball'.

How do you pronounce Baseball?

US: /["/ˈbeɪsbɔːl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbeɪsbɔːl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Baseball?

Use 'baseball' when referring to the sport or the equipment. It's casual so suitable for most situations, but can be more formal when discussing in sports contexts.

What CEFR level is Baseball?

"Baseball" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.