football Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
    football game.
  2. noun the inflated oblong ball used in playing American football

WordNet


Foot"ball` noun
Definitions
  1. An inflated ball to be kicked in sport, usually made in India rubber, or a bladder incased in Leather. Waller.
  2. The game of kicking the football by opposing parties of players between goals. Arbuthnot.

Webster 1913