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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The Bruins held an 8-5 lead, but Mississippi State closed to 8-7 on a two-run home run by Reed Stallman, his second of the game, in the bottom of the 10th.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Through five games, Bregman is 5-for-11 with two doubles, one home run, one RBI, three walks and no strikeouts.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The Longhorns scored at least eight runs for the 15th time this season behind center fielder Kayden Henry's team-high four RBIs, including a three-run home run in the fourth inning.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
The Red Sox catcher and utility player led the offense by going 2 for 3 with a home run and three RBI.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Through five games, Bregman is 5-for-11 with two doubles, one home run, one RBI, three walks and no strikeouts.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The Longhorns scored at least eight runs for the 15th time this season behind center fielder Kayden Henry's team-high four RBIs, including a three-run home run in the fourth inning.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
The Red Sox catcher and utility player led the offense by going 2 for 3 with a home run and three RBI.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Home run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20run. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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