1. Plural of dodgeball; soft balls used in the playground game of dodgeball, or the game itself played by teams trying to hit opponents with thrown balls while avoiding being hit.
Usage: Commonly used in school physical education classes; Can refer to either the balls or the game

Examples

• The gym teacher handed out dodgeballs for the afternoon game.
• We played dodgeballs in PE class and my team won.
• The dodgeballs were soft enough to be safe for elementary school students.
• She threw the dodgeballs across the court with impressive accuracy.
• The equipment closet was full of dodgeballs and other sports gear.