pop fly
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pop fly
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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First he had a 3-and-1 count to Everly and got a pop fly with one out.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2025
Brady Ebel reached base when a pop fly in front of home plate dropped for a single.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2024
Catcher Edgar Leon came through defensively for Birmingham, throwing out a runner stealing, catching a pop fly and making blocks in the dirt.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2023
Eichel gloved a pop fly and dropped the puck beside the crease.
From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2023
We all knew that Bull couldn’t catch a pop fly if it landed in his lap, so we weren’t exactly surprised to see him bagging groceries that spring at the Winn-Dixie.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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