noun
- plural of ballboy; young male attendants who retrieve balls during tennis, badminton, or other sports matches
Usage: commonly used in professional tennis tournaments; the singular form is 'ballboy'
Examples
- The ballboys at Wimbledon are carefully selected and trained each year.
- During the match, the ballboys quickly retrieved stray balls from the court.
- Several ballboys stood ready at the corners of the tennis court.
- The head coach praised the ballboys for their quick reflexes and professionalism.
- Ballboys play an important role in keeping professional tennis matches running smoothly.