Meanings of official ball in English

He says the drunken fall-out illustrates why his school doesn't have an official ball.

The official ball weighs about 18 ounces and is 31 inches in circumference.

It is the official ball of the World Cup, but has been criticized by many players and coaches for odd trajectories.

There are private theatricals and dances, occasionally an official ball, and we are promised picnics and water-parties now that the summer is here.

That historic event featured 10 official balls.

President Obama's second inauguration is being marked with a parade and a number of official balls in his honour in the US capital.

The Eastern League adopted the Spalding League Ball as the Official Ball for 1895, and it will be used in all League games.

The Province was rapidly expanding, as well as the Viceroy's levees, official balls, public receptions, &c.; suites of rooms and stately chambers, became indispensible.

For instance, they, of course, could not be admitted to official balls or entertainments where uniforms were de rigueur, as only officers were invited.

Other modern inaugurations have had around 10 official balls, which the president and first lady would attend in rapid succession, typically dancing during each appearance.