noun
- plural of ballgirl; female attendants who retrieve balls during tennis matches or other ball sports
Usage: commonly used in professional tennis; typically young women or girls
Examples
- The ballgirls at Wimbledon wear all-white uniforms.
- During the match, the ballgirls quickly retrieved stray balls from the court.
- Several ballgirls stood ready at each corner of the tennis court.
- The tournament hired experienced ballgirls to assist with the professional matches.
- Ballgirls play an important role in keeping tennis matches running smoothly.