DH

1 of 3

noun

plural DHs
DHed; DHing

intransitive verb

: to play as a designated hitter in a baseball game

DH

3 of 3

abbreviation

doctor of humanities

Examples of DH in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Trey Mancini, the former Cub, also is off to a slow start (1 for 13, six strikeouts) in his bid to win a backup first base/DH job. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024 Martinez also is available, although the Angels would prefer to keep the DH spot free for Rendon and Trout to rest their legs while still getting at-bats. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024 After moving between first, second and third base – and DH – for his first five seasons with the Dodgers, Muncy has played third base almost exclusively the past two seasons. Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 2 Mar. 2024 Right now, lefty swinging Masataka Yoshida is forecast as the DH. Chuck Murr, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Newcomer Joc Pederson, another lefty, is expected to consume most of the DH at-bats, but Grichuk could slide in there when matchups dictate. Jack Magruder, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 Starter Anthony DeSclafani and DH Carlos Santana are the cavalry hoping to keep the division flag in the Twin Cities. Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024 Last year, Joc Pederson’s 72 games at DH led the team, while the year before Tommy La Stella barely needed half that many (38) to lead the team. Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2024 Atlanta then shipped him to the Angels a few days later. 2019: OF/DH Eloy Jiménez, White Sox Another cornerstone of Chicago's current roster was inked to a six-year, $43 million deal with two years of club options. Jared Ramsey, Detroit Free Press, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1973, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of DH was in 1973

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“DH.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DH. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

DH

1 of 2 noun
plural DHs
DHed; DHing
: to play as a designated hitter in a baseball game
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