Definition of kickball
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
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About 30 Hurricanes players spoke to the students about their athletic and academic life before joining them in basketball and kickball games on the playground.
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The Arlington Parks and Recreation department is hosting summer adult leagues in softball, basketball, volleyball, kickball and flag football.
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1922
First Known Use of kickball
1922
KICKBALL Defined for Kids
kickball
noun
kick·ball
\ˈkik-ˌbȯl\
Definition of kickball for Students
: a game similar to baseball played with a large rubber ball that is kicked instead of hit with a bat
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