mitt

noun

1
a
: a woman's glove that leaves the fingers uncovered
c
: a baseball catcher's or first baseman's glove made in the style of a mitten
2
slang : hand

Examples of mitt in a Sentence

children bundled up in hats and mitts He can hold anything in those big mitts of his.
Recent Examples on the Web The proud father donned mitts to give his son Jeyce boxing lessons, sharing the moment with fans on Instagram. Jeyce, who has been a significant inspiration for his father, received praise for his fast hands, throwing everything from straight hooks to uppercuts. Jane Lacroix, Peoplemag, 23 June 2024 Throw a ball up into the air, behind you, in your backyard, turn around and chase it down, making an over the shoulder grab with your mitt, and conjure up the cheers of a packed Polo Grounds. Sean Gregory, TIME, 19 June 2024 Rice, who had never been to the ballpark before Tuesday’s game against the Orioles, had a first baseman’s mitt on his hand and infield coach Travis Chapman and coaching assistant Brett Weber by his side. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 June 2024 Accessories and equipment, including hats, backpacks, socks, sunglasses, balls, gloves and mitts, are an extra 25 percent off as well. Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for mitt 

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Word History

Etymology

short for mitten

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of mitt was in 1757

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Cite this Entry

“Mitt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mitt. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

mitt

noun
1
: mitten
2
: a baseball catcher's or first baseman's glove

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