third base
Americannoun
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the third in counterclockwise order of the bases from home plate.
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the playing position of the fielder covering the area of the infield near this base.
Usage
What else does third base mean? Content warning: the following content includes references to sexual activity. The expression (getting or going to) third base is slang for sexual contact with genitals, especially when it happens for the first time between two people. The expression (being) born on third base refers to having advantages in life by virtue of being born into wealth and other privileges. How is third base pronounced?[ thurd beys ]What are some other words related to third base?first basesecond basehome runwhite privilege
Etymology
Origin of third base
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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In the third, Skenes escaped a jam when U.S. captain Aaron Judge unleashed a 95.7 mile-per-hour dart from right field to cut down Tatis running to third base.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
They are straight-A students and play shortstop and third base on the varsity baseball team.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026
The chance to score shouldn’t be reserved for those born on third base, as the rules dictate today.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
The Dodgers cut down the potential tying run at third base!
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025
He looked at his brother, crouched on third base.
From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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