catcher

noun

catch·​er ˈka-chər 

ˈke-

: one that catches

specifically : a baseball player positioned behind home plate

Examples of catcher in a Sentence

The cat is a good mouse catcher.

Recent Examples on the Web

The ad continues with a provocative montage of Sweeney in different athletic uniforms, like a hockey goalie’s mask, football pads, a baseball catcher’s helmet and a Novig jersey. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

And for many Bears pass catchers who have never played with a quarterback quite like Williams, conditioning themselves — both mentally and physically — has become part of the process. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Add in rookie pass catchers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston, who’ll command targets Fannin didn’t have to compete for last year, and weekly target volume becomes questionable. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

Reds catcher Jose Trevino fielded the throw and slid over to tag Hernández and record the out at home. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing catcher

• cootie catcher
• dream catcher
• eye-catcher

Rhymes for catcher

• hatcher
• matcher
• stature
• dispatcher
• flycatcher

Kids Definition

catcher

noun

catch·​er ˈkach-ər 

ˈkech-

: one that catches

especially : a baseball player who plays behind home plate