lefty

noun

ˈlef-tē 

plural lefties

1

: left-hander

2

: an advocate of leftism

lefty adjective

Examples of lefty in a Sentence

Our starting pitcher is a lefty.

Recent Examples on the Web

Or, if Miami chooses to add a player from the minor leagues, veteran lefty Braxton Garrett could be an option, although the team has opted against calling him up when the opportunity has presented itself on different occasions this season. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

That’s given Duran more playing time, though of late he’s been platooning in left against certain lefties with various other players, most recently Jahmai Jones. — The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Digging deeper, Ober has surrendered eight of 13 home runs this year to 132 batters faced on the road, including coughing up six to 73 lefties. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Former Bishop Feehan star Brody Bumila didn’t go in the first round of the MLB draft earlier this month, but the 6-foot-9 lefty with an 100 mph fastball still got paid like one of the top selections. — Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for lefty

• hefty