football

Any of several team games in which players move a ball toward the other team’s goal or scoring area.

• We play football after school.
• Different countries play different kinds of football.
• The club teaches children the basic rules of football.

Common phrases: play football, football team, football match, football rules

A game where teams carry, throw, or kick an oval ball to score in the opponents’ end area.

• He plays football for his college.
• The football team scored three touchdowns.
• We watched football while the quarterback’s injury was being discussed.

Similar words: American football

Common phrases: american football, football season, football player

The ball used in one of the sports with this name.

• He kicked the football over the fence.
• She caught the football with both hands.
• We need to buy a new football.

Similar words: ball

Common phrases: kick a football, throw a football, a leather football