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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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
Agoura 1, Calabasas 0: Freshman Zach Partee threw a no-hitter and only a hit batter prevented a perfect game.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
"It was almost the perfect game for us, but definitely our fans," said Arne Slot, after his side secured a first Champions League quarter-final since 2022 with a devastating display against Galatasaray.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
"I don't think we've played our perfect game yet," India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate told reporters on Wednesday.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
It takes Ronan four turns to hit two pins, and he jumps around like he got a perfect game.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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