long ball

noun

: home run

Examples of long ball in a Sentence

a pitcher who has given up a lot of long balls

Recent Examples on the Web

Six minutes after Boston’s Bianca St-Georges cut into Portland’s lead in the 31st minute, Thorns goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold sent a long ball forward that found Tordin running toward goal. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

With Angel City down 2-1 in the 72nd minute, Evelyn Shores — who entered as a substitute in the 69th — played a long ball to Prisca Chilufya, who also entered in the 69th. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

For the second straight night, the Marlins were burned by the long ball, with three of the Angels’ four runs coming on home runs in Miami’s 4-3 loss at loanDepot park. — Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

Four of those came via the long ball, which really hasn’t been an issue for him this season. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for long ball

• aldol
• armhole
• atoll
• awol
• backhaul
• banal
• baseball
• befall
• cabal
• catchall
• cecal
• centrale