slugger

noun

slug·​ger ˈslə-gər How to pronounce slugger (audio)
Synonyms of sluggernext
: one that strikes hard or with heavy blows: such as
a
: a prizefighter who punches hard but has usually little defensive skill
b
: a hard-hitting batter in baseball

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Guardians slugger Jose Ramirez had just hit a ball when his bat flew out of his hands mid-swing and went into the stands behind home plate. — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 Now, the former Yankees slugger prospect is getting another chance in the National League. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Arraez gives Philly an elite contact hitter Arraez comes to the Phillies from the San Francisco Giants, and he’ll be expected to create RBI opportunities for sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. — David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026 The 27-year-old became the first Cardinals first baseman with a three-homer game since current Yankees slugger Paul Goldschmidt on May 7, 2023. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slugger

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of slugger was in 1870

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slugger

noun
: one (as a batter or boxer) that strikes hard or with heavy blows

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