left-hander

noun

left-hand·​er ˈleft-ˈhan-dər How to pronounce left-hander (audio)
ˈlef-ˈtan-
: a left-handed person
especially : a pitcher who throws with the left hand

Examples of left-hander in a Sentence

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Kansas City Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch IV returned to the starting rotation Friday night against the Chicago Cubs. — Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026 Now, the veteran left-hander will attempt another return to the majors with Cleveland. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 While Mize was missing locations, his new teammates were missing pitches from a rookie left-hander who allowed one hit in seven innings. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 The Giants acquired Ray, 34, in a trade with the Seattle Mariners ahead of the 2024 season while the veteran left-hander was recovering from Tommy John surgery. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for left-hander

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of left-hander was in 1864

Rhymes for left-hander

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“Left-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/left-hander. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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