leadoff
adjective
led off; leading off; leads off
: begin
also
: to come on or perform first
Examples of leadoff in a Sentence
Verb
plans to lead off the news conference with a prepared statement
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David O'Brien, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Maikel Garcia was stranded after his leadoff double in the first, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
Maikel Garcia doubled to lead off the game but was left standing at second base.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
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Noun
When Acuña drew a leadoff walk in the first inning Tuesday, White followed by grounding to first baseman Alonso, who threw to shortstop Francisco Lindor.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Maikel Garcia was stranded after his leadoff double in the first, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
Verb
Cease had begun the game with five strikeouts and — even with Pages’ double leading off the third and Ohtani’s two-out double driving him in — gave no sign that he was headed toward disaster in the fourth.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
Maikel Garcia doubled to lead off the game but was left standing at second base.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
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“Leadoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leadoff. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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leadoff
noun
lead·off
ˈlēd-ˌȯf 
1
: a beginning action
2
: one that begins something
leadoff
adjective
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