ball game
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ball game

noun

Definition of BALL GAME

1
: a game played with a ball
2
a : a set of circumstances : situation <a whole new ball game>
b : contest 1

Examples of BALL GAME

  1. He was popular because he was good at ball games.
  2. Dad took us to a ball game.
  3. watching a ball game on TV

First Known Use of BALL GAME

1848

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