beachballs

Colorful poolside toys

Beachballs are large inflatable balls, typically brightly colored in alternating panels, designed for casual play at beaches or pools.

Light enough to float and drift on a breeze, they're batted around rather than thrown with force: The crowd bounced beachballs during the concert.

The plural of beachball.

toy

inflatable

Expandable by air

  • bounceSpring back after impact
  • tossLight, casual throw
  • playRecreation or staged drama

colorful · striped · lightweight · plastic · summer · catch · throw · poolside · children · fun

pool

swimming

Locomotion through water

poolside · lounging · splash · diving · pool party · backyard · kiddie pool · floaties · noodles · rafts

entertainment

concerts

Live musical performances

stadium · arena · bouncing · tossing · spectators · events · music · celebration · party · rave

beach

sand

Fine rock particles

  • oceanMassive saltwater body
  • shoreLand bordering water
  • wavesTraveling energy disturbances

seaside · vacation · sunbathing · surf · coast · boardwalk · picnic · sunscreen · umbrellas · towels

sports

volleyball

Court game over net

  • dodgeballElimination sport via throwing
  • kickballSoccer meets baseball rules
  • gamesOrganized competitive activities

recreation · casual · teams · rally · serve · hit · paddle · batting · juggling · coordination

Opposites
formality/seriousness of play equipment

beachballsbowling balls

Drilled spheres for striking pins

medicine balls · shot puts · cannonballs · lead balls · lead weights

mood/connotation

beachballscannonballs

Spherical artillery projectiles

wrecking balls · ball and chain

sporting purpose

beachballsfootballs

Inflated leather game balls

basketballs · soccer balls · baseballs · tennis balls · golf balls

Family

beachball

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G