Synonyms for ball

noun

1. A spherical body

   globe, spheroid, sphere, balloon, orb, perisphere, globule, globular or rounded or spherical or orbicular object, drop, knot, marble, pellet, glob, pill*.

2. A game played with a ball

   baseball, football, catch; see sport 3.

3. In baseball, a pitch that is not swung at and is not a strike

   wild pitch, inside pitch, outside pitch, wide one*, high baby*, duster*, insider*.

4. Missile for a gun

   bullet, shell, lead; see ammunition, shot 2.

5. A dance

   grand ball, dance, promenade, reception; see dance 2, party 1.

carry the ball*

get<strong> <em>or</em> </strong>keep the ball rolling*

have a ball</em> revel, have fun, celebrate; see enjoy oneself, play</em> 1. on the ball*