catcher

noun

catch·​er ˈka-chər 

ˈke-

: one that catches

specifically : a baseball player positioned behind home plate

Examples of catcher in a Sentence

The cat is a good mouse catcher.

Recent Examples on the Web

Goldschmidt, 38 and still looking for a World Series ring, agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with the Yankees last Friday, just days before pitchers and catchers officially reported to Tampa. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026

The Dodgers return to work Thursday when pitchers and catchers report for spring training. —Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026

My name is Houston Mitchell and pitchers and catcher have their first workout Friday! —Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026

That should be evident for the next six weeks around the Charlotte Sports Complex, as pitchers and catchers — many of whom have already been there working out — formally report Wednesday and take the field for the first official session Thursday morning. —Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing catcher

• cootie catcher
• dream catcher
• eye-catcher

Rhymes for catcher

• hatcher
• matcher
• stature
• dispatcher
• flycatcher

Kids Definition

catcher

noun

catch·​er ˈkach-ər 

ˈkech-

: one that catches

especially : a baseball player who plays behind home plate