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 Rays powered their way to a 4-0 lead with three home runs off Angels starter Tyler Anderson in the first three innings, two by Caminero.
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Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
Then their new relief pitcher allowed a mammoth game-tying home run on a blazing fastball.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Rafael Devers 1+ home run, Kyle Schwarber 1+ home run
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—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The line said that Ober gave up two home runs, including one to star third baseman José Ramírez, in his outing.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 4 Aug. 2025
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Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
Then their new relief pitcher allowed a mammoth game-tying home run on a blazing fastball.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Rafael Devers 1+ home run, Kyle Schwarber 1+ home run
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—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The line said that Ober gave up two home runs, including one to star third baseman José Ramírez, in his outing.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Home run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20run. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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