Definition of softball
1 : a sport similiar to baseball played on a small diamond with a ball that is larger than a baseball and that is pitched underhand; also : the ball used in this game
2 : a question requiring only an easy or simple response
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Examples of softball in a Sentence
Do you want to play softball?
All the questions in the interview were softballs.
Recent Examples of softball from the Web
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In two North Carolina high schools, the girls’ basketball and softball teams had no place to change until a Title IX review in 2008, which led to a $50,000 renovation two years later.
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This year, for the first time since 2012, three Pac-12 softball teams have played themselves into the eight-team WCWS field.
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In addition to four seniors, Auburn is also losing two juniors, including the oldest member of the softball team.
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The softball rivalry between the Patriots and Mustangs became more intense when Wilhelm took the Stevenson job.
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Youth league coaches, team representatives, teachers, schools, friends or family members can nominate youth baseball or softball players, who display sportsmanship and good grades or academic improvements.
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CEDAR GROVE, N.J. — A New Jersey high school softball pitcher has pitched a true perfect game.
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San Diego Section Championships SOFTBALLSite: UC San Diego OPEN DIVISION (2) Cathedral Catholic (26-5-1) vs. (1) Ramona (29-4) Saturday: 7 p.m.
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Crown Point, Lake Central advance in softball: Alexis Holloway and Crown Point aren't rooted in the past, but the senior pitcher and the Bulldogs haven't forgotten it either.
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First Known Use of softball
1920
SOFTBALL Defined for English Language Learners
softball
playDefinition of softball for English Language Learners
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: a sport that is similar to baseball but that is played on a smaller field and with a ball that is pitched underhand and that is larger and softer than a baseball
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: the ball that is used in softball
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: a question that is very easy to answer
SOFTBALL Defined for Kids
softball
playDefinition of softball for Students
1 : a game like baseball played with a larger ball thrown underhand
2 : the ball used in softball
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