Word FOOTBALL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

football

🇺🇸 [ˈfʊtbɔːl]

Meanings

Football is a team sport played with a spherical ball, where two teams compete to score goals by kicking the ball into the opposing team's net. It is the most popular sport in many countries worldwide.

Examples

• He plays football every weekend with his friends.
• The football match ended in a draw.
• They are watching the football game at the stadium.

Synonyms

soccer • gridiron • american football

Antonyms

basketball • rugby • volleyball