strike zone

American  

noun

Baseball.

1. the area above home plate extending from the batter's knees to the shoulders.

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Etymology

Origin of strike zone

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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strike zone

For decades, it was accepted practice that each umpire had his own view of the strike zone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

The problem has been how to tick the radar without making the strike zone look like a Jackson Pollock painting — and recently, it has.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026

“If we can get him back to being who he is, then we’ll bet on the results,” manager Dave Roberts said before the game, noting Tucker’s reputation for controlling the strike zone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

While not a huge server, Nadal used the higher bounce to devastating effect as it allowed his top-spin returns to jump out of his opponent's strike zone.

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

This was right in her strike zone: an aggrieved victim, a remorseless alleged perpetrator, and no one taking up the fight.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel