foul ball

noun

: a baseball batted into foul territory

Examples of foul ball in a Sentence

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During the matchup, Jeter dove into the stands in the top of the 12th inning to catch a foul ball, emerging from the crowd cut up and bruised. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 Two pitches after his foul ball bounced up and hit him in … a very tender area, Lowe blasted a second-inning grand slam, leading the Angels to a 4-1 victory over the A’s on Sunday. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 28 June 2026 Chisholm hasn’t had the best luck with foul balls lately. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026 What is the penalty for a foul ball? Mac Engel june 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for foul ball

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foul ball was in 1855

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“Foul ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foul%20ball. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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foul ball

noun
: a baseball batted into foul territory

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