slugger
noun
a person who strikes hard, especially a boxer noted for the ability to deliver hard punches.
sluggers
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pluralof slugger.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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At a time where everybody is seeking power, the Rays can’t afford a lineup loaded with the brawniest sluggers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
The Venezuelan aces and sluggers simply played better than their American counterparts.
From Salon ● Mar. 18, 2026
Chicago started left-hander reliever Drew Pomeranz as the clubs hoped to subdue sluggers who had combined for a one-series MLB playoff record 21 first-inning runs.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2025
The Phillies had left-handed sluggers Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper due up next.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025
To occupy my mind and keep me from spiraling out of control, I tried to come up with an explanation for why the sluggers chose me to save the planet.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
