slugger

noun

slug·​ger ˈslə-gər 

: one that strikes hard or with heavy blows: such as

a

: a prizefighter who punches hard but has usually little defensive skill

b

: a hard-hitting batter in baseball

Examples of slugger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The slugger's 33 homers are the most by a Giants player since Barry Bonds had 45 in 2004. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

But the Marlins are still looking for a signature bat, a genuine slugger, that strikes fear in opposing pitchers. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

In August, the powerful slugger led the American League in multiple offensive categories. — Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

The new owner quickly signed the best players in baseball — slugger Vladimir Guerrero and pitcher Bartolo Colón. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for slugger

• bugger
• lugger
• mugger
• debugger

Kids Definition

slugger

noun

: one (as a batter or boxer) that strikes hard or with heavy blows