shortstop

1 of 2

noun (1)

short·​stop ˈshȯrt-ˌstäp 

1

: the player position in baseball for defending the infield area on the third-base side of second base

2

: the player stationed in the shortstop position

short-stop

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈshȯrt-ˌstäp 

: stop bath

Examples of shortstop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Braden Ruiz, a Mater Dei High graduate who played shortstop at Cypress College, signed with Oregon last January. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

But there is still questionable personnel up the middle, catcher and second base and shortstop, none of that addressed in any meaningful way over the off-season. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

Jeff McNeil was set to start at second base, next to Kuroda-Grauer at third and Wilson at shortstop. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

It’s been a long journey for the young shortstop — one that has required many sacrifices. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shortstop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

shortstop

noun

short·​stop ˈshȯrt-ˌstäp 

: the baseball infielder whose position is between second and third base