beach ball
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Definition
Noun: A large, lightweight, inflatable ball, typically brightly colored and made of soft plastic or vinyl, designed for recreational play, especially in outdoor settings like beaches or swimming pools.
Usage
The term "beach ball" refers specifically to the object itself. It is used to describe the ball and its intended use in casual play.
Examples
- The children tossed the beach ball back and forth in the shallow water.
- We brought a beach ball to the picnic for some fun games.
- A giant beach ball was bounced around the crowd at the concert.
Advanced Usage
- As a symbol of leisure: The beach ball often represents summer, vacation, and casual outdoor fun in cultural contexts.
- The advertisement used imagery of a beach ball to sell the tropical resort.
Variants and Related Words
- Ball: A more general term for a spherical object used in games and sports.
- Inflatable ball: A descriptive term highlighting its need to be filled with air.
Synonyms
- Play ball
- Inflatable ball (when context implies recreational use)
Related Idioms or Phrases
- (As) light as a beach ball: Used to describe something that has very little weight.
- After drying, the sleeping bag was packed up and felt as light as a beach ball.
Noun
- large and light ball; for play at the seaside