third base
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third base

noun

Definition of THIRD BASE

1
: the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball
2
: the player position for defending the area around third base
— third baseman noun

Examples of THIRD BASE

  1. a runner on third base

First Known Use of THIRD BASE

1845

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