fly ball

American  

[flahy bawl] / ˈflaɪ ˈbɔl /

noun

Baseball.

1. a ball that is batted high up into the air, as opposed to a ground ball.

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Etymology

Origin of fly ball

An Americanism first recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

It’s weird, but also as powerfully effective as, say, a double play fly ball to end a World Series game.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, in Roberts’ eyes, Hernández’s defense was “at least average” in right after an August series in Colorado when he made a couple particularly glaring mistakes on fly balls.

From Los Angeles Times

The strategy, of course, is giving the Jays a chance to score Guerrero Jr. via a fly ball and tie the game.

From The Wall Street Journal

Freeman, who had seen several deep fly balls fall just short of the wall earlier in the game, admitted he was unsure if his winning shot would carry.

From Barron's

But Roberts noted that Edman “hasn’t taken a fly ball out there in a month,” casting continued doubt over his ability to play anywhere else.

From Los Angeles Times