second base
Americannoun
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the second in order of the bases from home plate.
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the position of the player covering the area of the infield between second and first bases.
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Etymology
Origin of second base
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Late in an important game, he put my best friend at second base and me in right field.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Anderson stops at second base, claps his hands four times, then stands there quietly.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
Hernández then walked to load the bases but Muncy grounded out to second base, leaving more runners stranded.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
In the eighth, “Let’s go Dodgers” chants picked up with Andy Pages at bat and Ohtani and Tucker on first and second base.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
From second base I looked to the third-base coach for the sign.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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