force-out

noun

ˈfȯrs-ˌau̇t 

baseball

: an out that results from a force play

a force-out at second base

called also force

Examples of force-out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But Merkle, on first base, went to the clubhouse without touching second base, and the Cubs recovered the ball and got a belated force-out at second. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Jared Young grounded into a force-out to put runners at the corners, but Francisco Alvarez popped out in foul territory, and Marcus Semien grounded into a force-out. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Sandoval issued a leadoff walk to George Springer and gave up a single to catcher Alejandro Kirk, and Springer scored on Ernie Clement’s force-out. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

Two pop outs, a walk and a force-out later by Ly at second base, there was a pile of celebratory Jaguars near the mound. — Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 5 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for force-out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout