soccer

[ sok-er ]

noun

1. a form of football played between two teams of 11 players, in which the ball may be advanced by kicking or by bouncing it off any part of the body but the arms and hands, except in the case of the goalkeepers, who may use their hands to catch, carry, throw, or stop the ball.

soccer

/ ˈsɒkə /

noun

1. Also calledAssociation Football
   1. a game in which two teams of eleven players try to kick or head a ball into their opponent's goal, only the goalkeeper on either side being allowed to touch the ball with his hands and arms except in the case of throw-ins
   2. ( as modifier )

      a soccer player

Word History and Origins

Origin of soccer¹

First recorded in 1890–95; (As)soc(iation football) + -er ⁷

Word History and Origins

Origin of soccer¹

C19: from ( as ) soc. + -er

Example Sentences

The only venues that have not been confirmed publicly are for soccer preliminary rounds and mountain biking.

From Los Angeles Times

"I have covered football across Africa for many years and I can tell you without a doubt that the soccer enthusiasm in Uganda is on another level," veteran sports journalist Isaac Mumema told the BBC.

From BBC

The shift is highlighted by an expanded women’s soccer field that features 16 countries on the women’s side compared to 12 in the men’s field.

From Los Angeles Times

Both victims, the sources said, were connected to his soccer coaching.

From Los Angeles Times

“I can’t see my boys playing rugby and soccer, and it has been a very stressful time because I’m used to soaking it all up,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times