left-hander

noun

left-hand·​er ˈleft-ˈhan-dər 

ˈlef-ˈtan-

: a left-handed person

especially : a pitcher who throws with the left hand

Examples of left-hander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Natera, a rookie left-hander, had five strikeouts in two perfect innings for his first career win. — Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Natera, a rookie left-hander, had five strikeouts in two perfect innings for his first career win. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

The rookie left-hander carved up the White Sox over six shutout innings, holding Chicago to just two hits and a walk while striking out six. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026

However, even with limited team control, Freeland may be willing to sign a long-term contract with the Yankees, giving them a solid veteran left-hander. — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for left-hander

• bystander
• commander
• expander
• highlander
• leander
• meander
• philander
• brander
• candor
• dander
• gander
• grander