bloop

noun

bloop transitive verb

Examples of bloop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The second inning began with a Mike Tauchman bloop single. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025 An out later, Luis Rengifo drove him in with a bloop single. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025 In the two-run second, Jordan Beck led off with a bloop single, Mickey Moniak ripped a single to right-center, and Brenton Doyle’s double down the left-field drove in a run. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025 The loss was driven by two concerning plays from outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, who threw to the wrong base in the third inning and dropped a bloop catch in the ninth inning, which set up a walk-off win for the Rockies. Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bloop

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from blooper

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bloop was in 1941

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Bloop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloop. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!