strikeout

American

[strahyk-out] / ˈstraɪkˌaʊt /

noun

Baseball.

an out made by a batter to whom three strikes have been charged, or as recorded by the pitcher who accomplishes this.

Etymology

Origin of strikeout

1885–90, noun use of verb phrase strike out

Example Sentences

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The final pitch from Miller appeared to be low, turning what should have been a walk into a game-ending strikeout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

St. John Bosco 1, Gahr 0: Star closer Jack Champlin got a strikeout to end the game, finishing two shutout innings of relief.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

He punctuated the event with his memorable strikeout of Mike Trout for the final out in the championship game.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Yesavage also broke a Series rookie pitcher strikeout record set 76 years ago by Don Newcombe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

After each whiff, he laughed and bellowed the strikeout total.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli

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