DH

1 of 3

noun

ˌdē-ˈāch 

plural DHs

: designated hitter sense 1

DH

2 of 3

verb

ˌdē-ˈāch  ˈdē-ˌāch 

DHed; DHing

intransitive verb

: to play as a designated hitter in a baseball game

DH

3 of 3

abbreviation

doctor of humanities

Examples of DH in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Pitcher Drew Rasmussen and third baseman Junior Caminero, who was voted in by the fans, earned their second consecutive All-Star nod while DH Yandy Diaz will make his first appearance since 2023. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Even better, Caminero will be taking some friends from the American League’s top team with him as DH Yandy Diaz, starter Drew Rasmussen and reliever Bryan Baker also were named to the American League team for the July 14 game in Philadelphia. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

He was scheduled to bat leadoff at DH on Tuesday, the Dodgers said on social media. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Complicating matters even further in the short-term, Xander Bogaerts went on paternity leave on Tuesday as Will Wagner arrived from El Paso to serve as the DH and five-hole hitter. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1973, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1975, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

DH

1 of 2 noun

ˌdē-ˈāch 

plural DHs

: designated hitter

DH

2 of 2 verb

ˌdē-ˈāch  ˈdē-ˌāch 

DHed; DHing

: to play as a designated hitter in a baseball game