slo-pitch

noun

ˈslō-ˈpich How to pronounce slo-pitch (audio)
-ˌpich
often attributive

Examples of slo-pitch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In his spare time, Patrick started a slo-pitch softball team at his local pub with the help of another expatriate American. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Feb. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

alteration of slow pitch

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slo-pitch was in 1967

Dictionary Entries Near slo-pitch

Cite this Entry

“Slo-pitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slo-pitch. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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