noun

dodgeball

DOJ-bawl

Dodgeball (noun) means a team game in which players try to hit opponents with a thrown ball while avoiding being hit themselves. Example: “We played dodgeball in gym class every Friday.”

noun

A team game in which players try to hit opponents with a thrown ball while avoiding being hit themselves.

"We played dodgeball in gym class every Friday."

How to use dodgeball

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA schoolyard/gym sport built around throwing balls at opponents while dodging incoming ones.

Word forms

dodgeballs plural

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Etymology

From dodge + ball.

Rhymes for dodgeball

eyeball fireball baseball curveball slimeball

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dodgeball” mean?

The word “dodgeball” means a team game in which players try to hit opponents with a thrown ball while avoiding being hit themselves. In plain terms, a schoolyard/gym sport built around throwing balls at opponents while dodging incoming ones.

How do you pronounce “dodgeball”?

“Dodgeball” is pronounced DOJ-bawl (/ˈdɒd͡ʒˌbɔl/ in IPA).

How do you use “dodgeball” in a sentence?

Here is “dodgeball” used in a sentence: “We played dodgeball in gym class every Friday.”

What part of speech is “dodgeball”?

“Dodgeball” is a noun.