kickball

noun

kick·​ball ˈkik-ˌbȯl 

US

: a game for children that resembles baseball but that is played with an inflated ball which is kicked instead of being hit with a bat

Examples of kickball in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The games consisted of various team activities, including tug of war, dodgeball, kickball, as well as individual endurance tests and an obstacle course. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

Qualifying rounds, along with kickball and dodgeball, took place on Sunday. — Connor Greene, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

The schedule of events, including kickball, dodgeball and tug-of-war, can be found here. — Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Give employees an easy way to stay active together and build friendships by sponsoring a co-rec volleyball, softball or kickball team. — Todd Villeneuve, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for kickball

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

Kids Definition

kickball

noun

kick·​ball

-ˌbȯl

: a game resembling baseball played with a large rubber ball that is kicked instead of batted