perfect game
Americannoun
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a baseball game in which the same player pitches throughout the full game without allowing any player of the opposing team to reach first base by a base hit, base on balls, error, or any other means.
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a game in bowling of 12 consecutive strikes.
noun
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baseball a game in which no batter on the opposing team reaches first base
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tenpin bowling a game in which a bowler scores twelve consecutive strikes
Etymology
Origin of perfect game
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Brentwood 7, Viewpoint 0: Jack Kaplan threw a perfect game with 15 strikeouts.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
After a beloved pitcher named Damon Rutherford throws a perfect game, Henry has the most glorious night of his life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
"We haven't had the perfect game yet and hopefully that's just around the corner."
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
It was a tactical lesson from Robinson who masterminded the perfect game plan to nullify his old club.
From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025
The only way to beat that score would be to play a perfect game.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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