beach ball

noun

: a large inflated ball for use at the beach

Examples of beach ball in a Sentence

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Balloons, beach balls or other inflatable items. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025 At the corner of Whitney Street and Center Street, children set to march in the parade got a surprise when a parade participant released dozens of red and white beach balls from a truck which were apparently to be given away at the event. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025 In the first one, JJ learns about all the fun activities there are to do at the beach, like building a sand castle, flying a kite, and bouncing a beach ball. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 25 July 2025 Gutierrez said former champions have even thrown a beach ball, getting their dog to chase it past the finish line. Emilie Takahashi, Oc Register, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for beach ball

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beach ball was in 1921

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“Beach ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beach%20ball. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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