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

Minnesota right-hander Isaac Morton (sixth round) had his promising junior season cut short by Tommy John surgery. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

The Rays right-hander celebrated his first All-Star invitation on Friday night with a typically efficient five-plus-inning outing in a 7-2 Tampa Bay victory over Seattle. — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026

The right-hander then struck out the side and was efficient enough to pitch into the sixth. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

My grandma developed beautiful handwriting as a right-hander. — Quanta Magazine, 13 July 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