foul ball

noun

: a baseball batted into foul territory

Examples of foul ball in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, Ramírez has been playing third base as Alex Bregman recovers from facial fractures after a foul ball hit him in the face in Cincinnati. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

His foul balls off the feet and legs are not the same as the average Joe. — ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman has returned to Chicago a day after being hit in the face by a foul ball while standing in front of the on-deck circle during a road game against the Cincinnati Reds. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman left Sunday's game in the fourth inning after being struck in the face by a foul ball off the bat of Michael Busch while standing near the on-deck circle. — CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for foul ball

• aldol
• armhole
• atoll
• awol
• backhaul
• banal
• baseball
• befall
• cabal
• catchall
• cecal
• centrale

Kids Definition

foul ball

noun

: a baseball batted into foul territory