earth ball

See also: earthball and Earth ball

English

Large inflatable ball

Etymology

(ball): From a supposed resemblance to the planet Earth; sometimes the landforms are depicted on it.

Noun

earth ball (countable and uncountable, plural earth balls)

1. Alternative spelling of earthball (“type of fungus”)
2. A very large inflatable ball used in some sports.
   • 1992, Willma Willis Gore, Earth Day, page 25:

     The earth ball is like a giant balloon. It is painted to show all the countries on the earth.

3. (uncountable) A sport involving this ball, somewhat resembling soccer/football.
   • 1992, Willma Willis Gore, Earth Day, page 25:

     In California, a Girl Scout troop played earth ball.

Synonyms

• (ball, sport) cage ball