ball

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a solid or hollow round shape made of any material.

n. a spherical or roughly spherical mass of any substance.

日本語:玉※

“She rolled the wool into a tight ball before she started knitting.”

“The sculptor formed a small ball of clay to represent the head of the figure.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Formal

n. a large, formal party where people dance.

n. a large formal social gathering featuring ballroom dancing.

Español:baile

“She wore a beautiful long dress to the charity ball.”

“The annual winter ball was the highlight of the social calendar, attracting dignitaries from across the country.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a very fun or exciting experience.

n. an exceptionally enjoyable experience; typically used in the phrase 'to have a ball'.

“We had a ball at the theme park yesterday.”

“Despite the rainy weather, the guests had a ball at the wedding reception.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Anatomy

n. the rounded part of your foot or hand.

n. the rounded, protuberant part of the human body, specifically the area under the toes or the base of the thumb.

“You should stand on the balls of your feet when you dance.”

“The athlete suffered a strain in the ball of her foot after repetitive jumping drills.”

C1 · Advanced Plural noun Anatomy Slang · Vulgar

n. a slang word for a man's testicles.

n. a vulgar slang term for the testicles.

“He got hit in the balls by the flying frisbee.”

“The comedian's routine relied heavily on crude jokes about his balls, which divided the audience.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to make something into the shape of a ball.

v. to form or wind a substance into a spherical shape.

“He balled up the piece of paper and threw it in the bin.”

“The damp snow began to ball under the skis, making the descent increasingly difficult.”

C1 · Advanced Slang · American English

v. to live a rich and flashy lifestyle.

v. to live an extravagant lifestyle or spend money ostentatiously.

“He's been balling ever since he signed that big contract.”

“The rapper's lyrics often describe balling in expensive clubs and driving luxury vehicles.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Sports Slang · American English

v. to play a game of basketball.

v. to play basketball, especially in an informal or street setting.

“We're going to the park to ball for a few hours.”

“He spent his entire youth balling on the local courts, hoping for a college scholarship.”