Explore "football," tracing its etymology from "foot" and "ball" (first use 1409). This entry defines the sport and its ball, examines word variations, and provides real-world examples, from books to public discourse.

Explore "basketball": its 1891 origin, meaning as a ball-and-basket sport, and evolution. Discover definitions, common uses, and related phrases in this comprehensive glossary entry.

Explore "baseball": its definition as a bat-and-ball game, its 1744 etymology from "base" and "ball," real-world examples, and common idioms.