Stickball (noun)

A game played with a ball and a stick, similar to baseball but often played in urban areas with makeshift equipment.

Origin:

A compound of the nouns 'stick' and 'ball'.

Examples:

1. The kids in the neighborhood played stickball every day after school.
2. Stickball was a popular pastime in the city, with games often taking place on the streets.
3. The rules of stickball were passed down from generation to generation.
4. The stickball equipment was simple and inexpensive, consisting of a broomstick and a rubber ball.
5. The city championship stickball game was the highlight of the summer for many kids.