FOOTBALL
[fʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ]
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of FOOTBALL
(general) A sport played on foot in which teams attempt to get a ball into a goal or zone defended by the other team.
"Roman and medieval football matches were more violent than any modern type of football."
Association football: a game in which two teams each contend to get a round ball into the other team's goal primarily by kicking the ball. Known as soccer in Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.
"Each team scored three goals when they played football."
American football: a game played on a field of 100 yards long and 53 1/3 yards wide in which two teams of 11 players attempt to get an ovoid ball to the end of each other's territory.
"Each team scored two touchdowns when they played football."
To play football.
Synonyms of FOOTBALL
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Examples of FOOTBALL in a Sentence
- "Roman and medieval football matches were more violent than any modern type of football."
- "Each team scored three goals when they played football."
- "Each team scored two touchdowns when they played football."
Word Details
Is FOOTBALL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FOOTBALL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FOOTBALL uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FOOTBALL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | o | o | t | b | a | l | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FOOTBALL
88 words from the letters in FOOTBALL
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How to Use FOOTBALL in Word Games
FOOTBALL is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FOOTBALL to find 88 additional valid words.