strikeout

American  

[strahyk-out] / ˈstraɪkˌaʊt /

noun

Baseball.

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

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Etymology

Origin of strikeout

1885–90, noun use of verb phrase strike out

Example Sentences

If the driver wasn’t paying attention, it would warn you, and if you ignored several alerts, it would temporarily suspend FSD, a “strikeout.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

In 2022, he was one of the top relievers in baseball, posting a 1.14 ERA with 77 strikeouts in 63 innings.

From Los Angeles Times

But the series also covers the star’s strikeouts, and not just on the battlefield.

From Los Angeles Times

No, that’s a major league play — when Major League Baseball was about more than home runs, strikeouts and walks.

From Salon