Definition of stickball
: baseball adapted for play in streets or small areas and using a broomstick and a lightweight ball
From the M-W Editors
1922
First Known Use of stickball
1922
STICKBALL Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of stickball for English Language Learners
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: a game like baseball that is played on the street or in a small area with a stick (such as a broomstick) and ball
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