righty

noun

ˈrī-tē 

plural righties

: right-hander sense 2

Examples of righty in a Sentence

Our starting pitcher is a righty.

Recent Examples on the Web

Right-hander Logan Henderson takes the ball for Milwaukee after an outstanding regular season, while the Rays counter with veteran righty Drew Rasmussen. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Seeking a spark Wednesday for a struggling lineup, manager Aaron Boone started the righty-swinging Volpe at second base over the lefty-hitting Chisholm, even with right-hander Nick Martinez pitching for the Rays. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

For the Yankees, could that mean starting the righty-hitting Paul Goldschmidt at first base? — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

And now, the 32-year-old righty is looking to return to those numbers with the Kansas City Royals. — Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for righty

• flighty
• mighty
• nightie
• almighty
• aphrodite