catcher

noun

catch·​er ˈka-chər How to pronounce catcher (audio)
ˈke-
: one that catches
specifically : a baseball player positioned behind home plate

Examples of catcher in a Sentence

The cat is a good mouse catcher.
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The Orioles are climbing up the American League wild-card standings, and new catcher Carlos Narváez is a firm believer the postseason is in reach. — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026 First baseman Contreras fielded the throw off the bag and then threw to the plate, where catcher Connor Wong tagged Sam Antonacci for the third out. — CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 The catcher's 15th homer was the first slam for Tampa Bay this season. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 As for the backup catcher role, Miami recalled Agustin Ramirez from Triple A Jacksonville on Tuesday. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for catcher

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of catcher was in the 15th century

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“Catcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catcher. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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catcher

noun
catch·​er ˈkach-ər How to pronounce catcher (audio)
ˈkech-
: one that catches
especially : a baseball player who plays behind home plate

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