beach ball

noun

: a large inflated ball for use at the beach

Examples of beach ball in a Sentence

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The Scots did create some mischief, however, as play was briefly paused when a beach ball landed in right field. — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026 Have a family badminton tournament or use the net to play volleyball with a beach ball. — Parents, 11 June 2026 Parade watchers have also been throwing rolls of toilet paper and beach balls into the crowd. — Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 18 June 2026 From the window of the Orion capsule, the Moon will appear at its largest to be about the size of a beach ball held at arm’s length. — Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beach ball

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beach ball was in 1921

Rhymes for beach ball

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“Beach ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beach%20ball. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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