association football

noun

, British.

1. soccer.

association football

noun

1. a more formal name for soccer

Word History and Origins

Origin of association football¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Group trustee Steve Wood said 9 East Parade was "probably the world's most important surviving building related to the development of association football".

From BBC

The report found Europe and South America account for “around 75% of all online abuse, notably in other major sports such as association football.”

From Seattle Times

Patrick Eugene McGeehan, coach at Santos Football Club - for voluntary service to association football in Northern Ireland.

From BBC

State officials have contacted Thai experts who helped rescue a junior association football team that was trapped in a cave system in northern Thailand in 2018, state government administrator Gaurav Singh said.

From Seattle Times

"It made me feel very proud, especially when I saw that it was in recognition of my contribution to association football in Northern Ireland."

From BBC

Related Words

• soccer