ballplayer

noun

ball·​play·​er ˈbȯl-ˌplā-ər How to pronounce ballplayer (audio)
: a person who plays ball
especially : a baseball player

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The most prominent object is a framed Ohtani Angels jersey, autographed by the ballplayer to Bowyer’s four-year-old son. David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025 The mental grind can cook some ballplayers. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025 Retailing for over $9,000 and long associated with icons like Grace Kelly and the Princess of Wales, the 10-motif piece now adorning ballplayers is available in stones such as onyx, malachite, carnelian, and mother-of-pearl. India Brown, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025 Not all good ballplayers are as tall as sluggers Aaron Judge, Mark McGwire or Frank Howard. Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ballplayer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ballplayer was in the 15th century

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“Ballplayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ballplayer. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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