groundout
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of groundout
First recorded in 1960–65; noun use of verb phrase ground out
Example Sentences
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She struck out the next batter, and got a quick groundout to third base.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Evans ran to third on a wild pitch, but Tinsley worked out of the jam with a groundout that she fielded herself and a lineout to Aleena Garcia at shortstop.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
He escaped the jam on a groundout and a flyout.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025
They indeed led 2-0 early but wasted some baserunners and Ohtani left the bases loaded with a groundout in the second.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025
Infielders often look up after catching what they thought was an easy groundout and are surprised to see the Milwaukee runner already closing in on first base, which causes them to rush the throw.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025
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