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

Báez, 23, has developed into a loudly talented, 6-foot-3, 220-pound slugger. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Fireworks were launched from the cornfield during the national anthem, and Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber followed with his own big bang — a stalk shot to right on Twins starter Taj Bradley’s third pitch of the game. — Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with an RBI and made a ninth-inning appearance at third base that night as a sellout Yankee Stadium crowd said goodbye to the longtime slugger. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

White Sox right-hander Davis Martin was ejected after threw up and in on Stewart on consecutive pitches leading off the third, hitting the rookie slugger with the second one. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 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