beach ball

noun

: a large inflated ball for use at the beach

Examples of beach ball in a Sentence

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Grown men took delight in hitting one of the beach balls — some painted like soccer balls — that floated through the air during the walk, which started at the Power & Light District, went down Grand Boulevard and ended at Fan Fest. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 The Scots did create some mischief, however, as play was briefly paused when a beach ball landed in right field. Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026 Parade watchers have also been throwing rolls of toilet paper and beach balls into the crowd. Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 18 June 2026 Have a family badminton tournament or use the net to play volleyball with a beach ball. Parents, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for beach ball

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beach ball was in 1921

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“Beach ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beach%20ball. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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