A spherical or nearly spherical object used in various games and sports. noun
The children were playing with a ball in the park.
He kicked the ball into the net to score a goal.
A formal social gathering for dancing. noun
She wore a beautiful gown to the ball.
The annual charity ball was a grand event.
A solid spherical or egg-shaped object, such as a ball of wool or a ball of dough. noun
She rolled the dough into a ball before baking.
He wound the yarn into a neat ball.
To form something into a round shape. verb
She balled up the piece of paper and threw it away.
He balled the clay in his hands before shaping it.
A slang term for having a good time or enjoying oneself. noun
We had a ball at the amusement park.
The kids are having a ball playing in the backyard.