Ball Boy (Noun)
Meaning
A boy who retrieves balls for tennis players.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young boy's enthusiasm earned him a coveted spot as ball boy for the ATP tournament.
- At Wimbledon, a fleet of agile ball boys scurry across the courts to keep play uninterrupted.
- In a shocking upset, a ball boy at the US Open became an overnight sensation when he perfectly mimicked a tennis player's shot.
- Between points, the ball boy rushed to gather the stray tennis balls, his movements quick and economical.
- With the sun beating down, the ball boys on Court 3 exchanged sweaty caps, relieved to be relieved by a fresh pair.