switch-hitter
noun
switch-hit·ter
ˈswich-ˈhi-tər 
1
: a baseball player who switch-hits
2
slang
: bisexual
3
: one that is flexible or adaptable
especially
: a person who can work equally well in either of two jobs or capacities
Examples of switch-hitter in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The 31-year-old switch-hitter signed a three-year, $42 million deal with the Braves on Thursday.
—
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Santander's contract also includes a concession of sorts to the veteran switch-hitter.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
The 17-year-old is a switch-hitter who ranked No. 7 among Baseball America’s 2025 international prospects.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
However, the switch-hitter could remain in the American League East by signing a big-money deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for switch-hitter 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Santander's contract also includes a concession of sorts to the veteran switch-hitter.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
The 17-year-old is a switch-hitter who ranked No. 7 among Baseball America’s 2025 international prospects.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
However, the switch-hitter could remain in the American League East by signing a big-money deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for switch-hitter
Articles Related to switch-hitter
Dictionary Entries Near switch-hitter
Cite this Entry
“Switch-hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/switch-hitter. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share