basepath

noun

base·​path ˈbās-ˌpath How to pronounce basepath (audio)
-ˌpäth
variants or base path
: the area between the bases of a baseball field used by a base runner

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The Rangers, who stole the eighth-most bases leaguewide last season, will continue to test the basepaths this spring under the direction of first base coach Travis Jankowski. Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026 The Royals count on Isbel to get aboard or move runners on the basepaths. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026 Alex Bregman’s first trip on the basepaths this spring resulted in a triple play Sunday at Scottsdale Stadium. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026 Acquiring Abrams would have done more than provide a dynamic and athletic presence at the top of the order and on the basepaths. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for basepath

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of basepath was in 1876

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“Basepath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basepath. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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base path

noun
: the area between the bases of a baseball field used by a base runner
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