Canadian football

noun

: a game that is like American football and is played on a field between two teams of 12 players each

Full Definition of CANADIAN FOOTBALL

: a game resembling American football that is played on a turfed field between two teams of 12 players each

See Canadian football defined for English-language learners

1895

Next Word in the Dictionary: Canadian FrenchPrevious Word in the Dictionary: Canadian burnetAll Words Near: Canadian football

What made you want to look up Canadian football? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears