softball

noun
UK /ˈsɒft.bɔːl/
US /ˈsɔːft.bɔːl/

A game like baseball played with a bigger, softer ball.

She plays softball with her friends every Saturday.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The larger, softer ball used in this game.

He tossed the softball back to the pitcher.

3. A question that is very easy to answer.

The reporter asked the mayor a softball question.

4. Something that is easy to deal with or accomplish.

The final exam was a softball compared to the midterm.