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.
Etymology
Origin of second base
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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I took off from second base but when I slid into third, I caught my cleat in the dirt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Right-side infield defense will be a question mark with Arraez returning to second base and Rafael Devers manning first.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
In recent years, MLB has tweaked the game — implementing a replay system to challenge calls on the field, placing a runner on second base to start extra innings, using a pitch clock.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
The bet lasted barely 90 feet, as Roberts stumbled and face-planted just past second base, a pratfall which was captured on social media and celebrated by his laughing players.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025
The ball had been tossed quickly to second base.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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