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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Alonso has been among baseball’s most prolific power hitters since his debut in 2019, and the Orioles doubled down on power by acquiring outfielder Taylor Ward, who hit 36 home runs for the Los Angeles Angels last season. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026

George Metalsky Redondo Beach Bill Plaschke’s New Year’s Day column on Los Angeles sports as a saving grace in very difficult times was a home run, touchdown and three-point shot all at one time. —Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026

The crest is the true home run. —Sean Gentille, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026

Okamoto has already had success in the United States, hitting a home run off Kyle Freeland to help Japan beat the United States in the 2023 World Baseball Classic final. —Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for home run

• anyone
• everyone
• megaton
• overdone
• overrun
• povidone
• trazodone
• begun
• grandson
• gudrun
• handgun
• homespun

Kids Definition

home run

noun

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