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 Rangers have made major changes after going 81-81 last season, getting rid of some of the remaining players from their 2023 World Series championship team, including catcher Jonah Heim, second baseman Marcus Semien and outfielder Adolis García. —Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026

Jacklin, a senior catcher who wasn’t with the team last season, has enjoyed working with Welniak. —Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026

That prospect would likely be a proficient pass-catcher who can complement Tremble in two-tight end sets. —Mike Kaye march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026

The plaque that Drake Baldwin received for being voted the National League Rookie of the Year was not the only prized hardware that the Braves catcher accepted this past offseason. —Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 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