game ball

noun

: a ball (such as a football) presented to a player or coach in recognition of an outstanding contribution to a team victory

Examples of game ball in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After the game Monday night, the Chiefs honored Veach with a game ball in the locker room. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

That’s probably why Nabers seemed to have a smile on his face most of the night, though the one at the end of the game came after Dart handed him the game ball. — Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

But Kubiak, who received a game ball in the locker room for his first career victory as a head coach, wasn't pleased with how the offense finished the game. — ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026

Carter, the coach, brought his game ball to the postgame media session. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for game ball

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