right-hander

noun

right-hand·​er ˈrīt-ˈhan-dər 

1

: a blow struck with the right hand

2

: a right-handed person

especially : a right-handed pitcher

Examples of right-hander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Cubs acquired him that July for shortstop Javier Báez — Crow-Armstrong’s favorite player growing up — and right-hander Trevor Williams. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

The right-hander was on track to return this season before a setback in his recovery. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Though right-hander Emmet Sheehan had an up-and-down season, the Dodgers continue to believe in his upside. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

The 27-year-old safety is a right-hander for everything so injuring his left hand would be the preferred option for having a broken hand. — Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for right-hander

• bystander
• commander
• expander
• highlander
• leander
• meander
• philander
• brander
• candor
• dander
• gander
• grander