Pelota (noun)

A ball used in various sports, typically made of rubber or leather, used in games such as jai alai, handball, and Basque pelota.

Origin:

From the spanish word "pelota" meaning "ball".

Examples:

1. He was playing pelota with his friends in the park.
2. The pelota game was a popular sport among the Basque people.
3. The pelota used in jai alai is made of rubber and is larger than a tennis ball.
4. The pelota used in handball is smaller than a tennis ball and is made of leather.
5. The pelota is thrown and caught with a basket-like racket called a cesta.