haymaker

noun

hay·​mak·​er ˈhā-ˌmā-kər 

: a powerful blow

Synonyms of haymaker

• punch
• blow
• thud
• slap
• thump
• swipe
• hit
• knock
• whack
• pound
• stroke
• smack
• slam
• poke
• spank
• bang

Examples of haymaker in a Sentence

He was knocked down by a haymaker to his jaw.

dealt his opponent a haymaker that sent him reeling across the boxing ring

Recent Examples on the Web

In a heavyweight battle between two of the nation’s top programs, Georgia needed to find a way to connect on enough haymakers to eventually land the decisive blow against the Longhorns. — Hunter Delauder, AJC.com, 17 June 2026

After a double-overtime thriller to start the series, the teams have traded haymakers in the last five contests, setting up a one-game showdown for the right to play in the NBA Finals. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 May 2026

If Brunson is a knockout puncher, leaving opponents on the mat with devastating haymakers that turn the lights out, Anunoby specializes in body blows. — James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 28 May 2026

The challenge this season will be avoiding a haymaker from September and October. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for haymaker

• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker
• icebreaker
• lawmaker
• matchmaker
• pacemaker
• partaker
• peacemaker