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

But the cut of revenue the Major League Baseball Players Association receives for purchases under the license doesn’t go directly to the catcher himself. —Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2025

The learning curve for young catchers can be severe and the defensive part of the job takes precedence. —David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025

May was also in the Dodgers farm system with catcher Connor Wong years ago. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2025

Preller also acquired a catcher, Freddy Fermin from Kansas City, as well a starting pitcher in Nestor Cortes from Milwaukee; first baseman Ryan O’Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano from Baltimore, and infielder Will Wagner from Toronto. —Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025

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