Noun: softball 'sóft,bol
- A game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger
"The company picnic featured a lively softball game between departments";
- softball game
- Ball used in playing softball
"The pitcher gripped the softball, preparing for her next throw"
Derived forms: softballs
Type of: ball, ball game, baseball, baseball game
Antonym: hardball
Encyclopedia: Softball