Baseball

/ˈbeɪsˌbɔl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A game played between two teams of nine players each, in which a bat is used to hit a ball and run around a diamond-shaped field.

We went to the stadium to watch a baseball game.

The hard, rounded ball used in the game of baseball.

He threw the baseball to his teammate.

The set of rules and regulations governing the game of baseball.

The new players are still learning the baseball rules.

From the words 'base' and 'ball', referring to the bases players run to and the ball used in the game.

home run

A hit that allows the batter to round all the bases and score.

strike out

To be out after three strikes while batting.

hit a home run

To achieve great success or score in a significant way.

pitcher

A player who throws the ball to the batter.

catcher

The player who crouches behind home plate to catch pitched balls.

umpire

The official who enforces the rules of the game.

Dinger

When he hit the ball out of the park, everyone cheered for the dinger.

Knock

He got a knock and helped the team win the game.

Ace

Their ace pitcher struck out the side.