slugger
Americannoun
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a person who strikes hard, especially a boxer noted for the ability to deliver hard punches.
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Baseball. a player who frequently gets extra-base hits; a strong hitter.
noun
Etymology
Origin of slugger
Example Sentences
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The Venezuelans have a star-studded lineup that includes former MVP Ronald Acuña Jr., three-time batting champion Luis Arráez and 49-home-run slugger Eugenio Suárez.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
Former Dodgers slugger Yasiel Puig rejected a plea agreement and is fighting federal charges at trial.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026
But he was the best free-agent slugger available on the market this winter, a four-time All-Star who has averaged 27 home runs a year over the past five seasons.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
On Sunday they missed out on Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, who signed with the 102-loss Chicago White Sox.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025
The slugger beside me waggled its eyestalks, the glassy marbles taking in a 360-degree view.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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