Pronunciation

/ˈsɒkər/

Definitions

• Noun: (informal) Short for football, a popular sport played with a spherical ball by two teams of eleven players each, who try to score goals by kicking the ball into the opposing team’s net without using their hands or arms above the shoulder. Abbreviated as ‘soccer’ in some countries.
• Verb: To play soccer, engage in the sport of soccer, or mention it as a topic of conversation.

Phrases

• “Play soccer” refers to participating in the game.
• “Soccer fan” is a person who is passionate about the sport.
• “Soccer fever” describes the excitement surrounding a major tournament or match.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children were practicing soccer drills in the park.”
• Verb: “She decided to join a local soccer league after work.”
• Phrasal Verb: “He scored the winning goal in the soccer match last weekend.”

Synonyms

• Football (formal)
• Association football (specifically British usage)
• Footie
• The beautiful game
• Soccers

Note:

Please note that in British English, the term “football” is more commonly used instead of “soccer.” The term “soccer” is primarily used in North America.