Meaning & Definition of word "Football"

Football

/ˈfʊt.bɔːl/

1. A team sport played with a spherical ball between two teams of eleven players, usually played on a rectangular field with the primary objective of scoring by getting the ball into the opposing goal.
- Example: He plays football every Saturday with his local team.
2. The ball used in the game of football.
- Example: The quarterback threw the football down the field.
3. A general term for various team sports, notably soccer and American football.
- Example: Different countries have different sports that they refer to as football.
4. An informal outdoor game resembling football, played in various local forms.
- Example: The kids gathered in the park to play a quick game of football.

The term 'football' comes from the combination of 'foot' and 'ball', indicating a ball that is played with the foot.

kickoff:

The beginning of a game or an event.

football season:

The time of year when football games are primarily played.

home field advantage:

The benefit a team has when playing on their own turf.

goal:

The area in which points are scored in football.

referee:

An official who oversees the game.

pitch:

The field on which football is played.

Meaning: Nutmeg

Example Sentence: He nutmegged the defender and scored a goal.

Meaning: Bicycle kick

Example Sentence: He scored with an incredible bicycle kick.