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

Stowers got a chance to face a lefty (Nate Lavender) with runners on second and third and one out in the seventh but struck out. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Coby Mayo tacked on a sixth-inning homer for the Orioles, who had lost seven of eight before cranking up their offense against Cleveland lefty Foster Griffin (15-5). — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

The 21-year-old rookie has done more than just hold his own against lefties. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2026

As the quality of lefties rises come playoff time, Harper can expect to see more of those fastballs. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for lefty

• hefty