lefty

noun

ˈlef-tē 

plural lefties

1

: left-hander

2

: an advocate of leftism

lefty adjective

Examples of lefty in a Sentence

Our starting pitcher is a lefty.

Recent Examples on the Web

The veteran lefty has allowed multiple home runs in four of his appearances. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

As a 6-foot-6 lefty who can follow a game plan, Peterson has several of the attributes that the Cubs typically look for. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 July 2026

The lefty, who is in his first minor league season, is known for his arm slot — reminiscent of Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale, and an electric slider. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

At some point, McCullough could opt to give the right-handed hitting Estuery Ruiz more playing time, especially against lefties. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for lefty

• hefty