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

Tonight’s 10-game MLB slate offers bettors ample home run props to choose from. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Fellow catcher Adonys Guzman and shortstop Louis Andujar tied for the team lead with five home runs apiece. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026

In the first inning, Caglianone belted his 19th home run of the season, this one off Cubs right-handed starter Clay Holmes. — Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

Starling Marte hit his second home run of the season for the Royals in the bottom of the fourth, scoring Salvador Perez and cutting the deficit to 4-2. — CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for home run

• anyone
• everyone
• megaton
• overdone
• overrun
• begun
• grandson
• gudrun
• handgun
• homespun
• outdone
• outrun

Kids Definition

home run

noun

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