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

Skubal strutted off the mound, hit the palm of his glove twice, and slapped hands with catcher Will Smith. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

The fifth-round pick from Nebraska has flashed as both a runner and pass-catcher behind the Chiefs’ featured back. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

However, Wright’s not exactly the most efficient pass catcher, which means all the passing plays that would shift Achane out wide, or put him in motion coming out the backfield, will likely be shelved. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (8) reacts as rain begins to fall in the tenth inning of a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. — Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 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