third base

noun

1

: the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball

2

: the player position for defending the area around third base

third baseman noun

Examples of third base in a Sentence

a runner on third base

Recent Examples on the Web

Edman — who's seen time at second base, third base, shortstop and all three outfield positions — provides versatility in spades. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024

The Mariners need to upgrade both first base and third base and could use Bohm, who has two more years of team control, at whatever position is better for them. —Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024

Will Alex Bregman and Willy Adames be willing to move from their current positions at third base and shortstop, respectively, to fit the needs of teams willing to meet their financial demands? —Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024

The last Oriole to win a Gold Glove Award was Ramón Urías at third base in 2022. —Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

third base

noun

: the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball or the position of the player defending the area around it