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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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His eighth strikeout, against Marsh, was a career high.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 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

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

Around 61% of Murakami’s plate appearances have ended with either a strikeout, a walk or a homer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

We got two singles sandwiched around a strikeout and the crowd got ugly.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

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