DH

1 of 3

noun

plural DHs
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

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Noun
Machado has started 101 games at this base and last night served as DH for the 13th time. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025 Pederson has turned the Rangers DH into a torn Achilles. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2025 Gustavo Campero filled the DH spot on Saturday, hitting eighth. Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025 Manager Aaron Boone told reporters before the game that Judge — who took on-field batting practice before Friday’s game — will take live at-bats at their complex in Tampa with the expectation of being activated on Tuesday or Wednesday in Texas as the DH. James Oconnell, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for DH

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1973, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of DH was in 1973

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“DH.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DH. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

DH

1 of 2 noun
plural DHs
DHed; DHing
: to play as a designated hitter in a baseball game
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