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

Langeliers was the first A’s catcher to start an All-Star game since Terry Steinbach in 1989. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Washington called up Harry Ford ahead of Friday’s game against the Athletics after an injury to catcher Drew Millas. — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 15 July 2026

Johnny Bench broke Yogi Berra’s record for home runs by a catcher, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Montreal Expos 12-7. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

The Cubs finished with 16 pitchers — 14 right-handers and two left-handers — two infielders, two catchers and one outfielder. — Chicago Tribune, 13 July 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