Word Noun
ballgame
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /bɔɫˈɡeɪm/ UK /bˈɔːlɡeɪm/ ball·game UK spelling ballgames
Definition
n.a game played with a ball, like baseball or basketball. It can also mean a situation or a problem that is very difficult to deal with.
n.a game involving the use of a ball, such as baseball or basketball. In a figurative sense, it refers to a complex situation or a significant problem.
Examples
“The kids are playing a ballgame in the park.”
“The manager said the project was a ballgame because the requirements kept changing every week.”
“While the physical ballgame was a close contest, the real challenge for the team was managing the logistical hurdles of playing in a foreign country.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated