round-tripper
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of round-tripper
First recorded in 1970–75; round trip + -er 1
Example Sentences
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“Ohhhhh,” Wasserman shouted, thinking he’d belted a round-tripper, but the ball didn’t clear the beam that represents the top of the home run wall.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2023
His first-inning home run landed in the second deck in left field, and his third-inning round-tripper was to straightaway center for a 3-1 lead.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2022
Yordan Alvarez’s two-run homer — his second round-tripper in as many major league games — capped a four-run fifth inning that blew open a close game and catapulted the host Houston past Milwaukee.
From Reuters • Jun. 12, 2019
He was 1-for-31 before the round-tripper against Arrieta, his friend and college teammate at TCU.
From Washington Times • May 14, 2017
That she was in a car and mistress of it was in itself a marvellous distinction, and the thought of what she would have been—as a "round-tripper" from Sibley Junction—added to her pleasure and pride.
From Money Magic A Novel by Garland, Hamlin
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