grounder

noun

ground·​er ˈgrau̇n-dər How to pronounce grounder (audio)

Examples of grounder in a Sentence

He hit a grounder to the shortstop.
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There were two grounders to the right side, but both of them were fielded by second baseman Christian Moore. Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025 Fitzgerald, the Giants’ starting second baseman, will hit and take grounders on Monday. Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025 In the second inning, Soto reached first base on a grounder’s choice, allowing Brett Baty to score. Jenna West, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025 In two of the last four seasons, he’s posted better than league average liner or grounder rates, but not by outrageous margins. Tony Blengino, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grounder

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grounder was in 1860

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“Grounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounder. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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grounder

noun
ground·​er ˈgrau̇n-dər How to pronounce grounder (audio)
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