softball meaning

softball as a noun

1. ball used in playing softball

   Synonyms: playground ball

   Type of: ball

2. a game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger and softer

   Synonyms: softball game

   Opposite: hardball

   Type of: baseball

How to pronounce softball

softball is pronounced /ˈsɒftbɔːl/ in British English and /ˈsɔftbɔl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.