What does "softball" mean?

A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.

What is a synonym for "softball"?

Common synonyms include: ball, bingo, checkers, chess, diamond ball, diamond ball.

noun

noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand. countable, uncountable
"This will give you someone with whom you can trade softball complaints, which any veteran game-goer will tell you is the key to a good time."
2
a game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger wordnet
3
The ball used to play the sport. countable, uncountable
4
ball used in playing softball wordnet
5
A question designed to be easy to answer. countable, uncountable
"a softball interview"