strikeout
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of strikeout
1885–90, noun use of verb phrase strike out
Example Sentences
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With that strikeout, he preserved the Dodgers’ one-run lead.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
The big surprise was sophomore Troy Sibolboro throwing three scoreless innings of relief, including a strikeout of the hot-hitting James Tronstein.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Will Klein pitched a scoreless eighth before Alex Vesia and Blake Treinen pitched the ninth, with Treinen picking up the save on a strikeout of Braxton Fulford.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Dave Kingman and Rob Deer forged solid careers despite low batting averages and high strikeout rates, because they hit a bunch of homers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
After each whiff, he laughed and bellowed the strikeout total.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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