putout
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of putout
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; noun use of verb phrase put out
Example Sentences
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Incidentally, Sasaki’s ninth-inning shutdown was aided by a brilliant in-the-hole putout by shortstop Betts, and that’s just one more way the Dodgers can beat you.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025
John Thrasher led off with a single and moved up two bases on a wild pitch and a catcher-to-first base putout on a strikeout.
From Seattle Times • May 28, 2022
With Voth on in relief, after Marcell Ozuna cracked his first of two homers, Ozzie Albies hit a sharp grounder to Bell, who stepped on first for an unassisted putout.
From Washington Post • Apr. 12, 2022
But he finished the ninth with a strikeout and a putout at first to earn his first save.
From Fox News • Sep. 12, 2021
A fine putout for the leading commercial family of this state!
From More Portmanteau Plays by Walker, Stuart
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