home run

noun

1
: a hit in baseball that enables the batter to make a complete circuit of the bases and score a run
2
: an impressive success
the president's speech was a home run

Examples of home run in a Sentence

He hit three home runs.
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In the seventh inning, the Seattle catcher stroked his MLB-leading 33rd home run. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025 Frick was a friend of Ruth, Maris Jr. says, and created two separate home run records, although no such distinction was made for other records set during the longer season. Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 This time, Oneil Cruz and Tommy Pham teed off on Mets starter Frankie Montas to start, slugging back-to-back first inning home runs that contributed to a 12-1 Pirates win on Sunday. Fiifi Frimpong, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025 One out later, Aranda hit a 467-foot shot out to right field for his 10th home run and a 3-0 lead. Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for home run

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of home run was in 1856

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“Home run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20run. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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home run

noun
: a hit in baseball that allows the batter to go completely around the bases and score a run

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