He's been playing baseball since he was five years old.
Shows a long-standing personal passion for the sport that started in early childhood.
Noun: baseball
Vibe: Sports and culture
A classic team sport played with a bat, ball, and gloves on a diamond-shaped field with four bases.
Do you want to grab tickets for the baseball game this Saturday?
You picture a sunny summer afternoon at a green diamond field, the loud crack of a wooden bat hitting a white ball, and fans cheering with hot dogs in hand.
Real-life examples
Let's grab a beer and watch the baseball game tonight.
Highlights the relaxed, social atmosphere that comes with watching a game with friends.
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Contrast & nuance
While 'ballgame' can refer to baseball or other ball-based sports, 'baseball' specifically means the bat-and-ball sport played on a diamond. 'Hardball' is a nickname for baseball that is also used metaphorically for tough business negotiations, whereas 'baseball' carries nostalgic summer vibes.