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

Hall is one of the most explosive backs in the NFL, with the ability to make an impact as a pass catcher — something past offensive coordinators failed to utilize. — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Pirela was signed by the Texas Rangers at age 17 out of Barquisimeto, Venezuela, and played catcher, first base and the outfield from 2009 to 2011 for the team’s Dominican Republic Summer League affiliate. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Rookie catcher Carter Jensen added a sacrifice fly in the sixth. — Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

The only other Seattle catcher to accomplish the feat was current Mariners manager Dan Wilson in April 1996. — CBS News, 25 Aug. 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