ballgame

/ˈbɔːlɡeɪm/

Definitions

1. noun

a sporting event, especially one between two teams, where a ball is used

“The ballgame was postponed due to heavy rain.”

2. noun

a situation or problem that is difficult to solve or manage

“The economic crisis became a ballgame that nobody knew how to fix.”

3. verb

to engage in a sporting event, especially one between two teams, where a ball is used

“They decided to ballgame on the weekend to raise funds for charity.”

Synonyms

  • game
  • match

Antonyms

  • break
  • cessation