football
The term carries a dual identity depending on the geographic region. In most of the world, it refers to association football, characterized by a round ball and a primary focus on kicking. In North America, it refers to American or Canadian football, characterized by an oval ball and a focus on carrying and throwing. When used as a noun for the sport, it functions as an uncountable mass noun. When referring to the physical object used in the game, it is a standard countable noun.
Meanings
A game played by two teams of eleven players using a round ball which the players kick into the opposing team's goal.
"The national team won the football match in a landslide."
A spherical ball used in the game of football.
"The player dribbled the football across the field with precision."