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

Instead of leading the Mets to a surefire playoff bid, though, the veteran shortstop has found himself at the center of growing scrutiny as his new club continues a search for consistency. —Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

The Marlins have two of the league’s top-10 hitters in shortstop Otto Lopez and second baseman Xavier Edwards, along with one of the league’s top 10 run producers in catcher Liam Hicks. —Tyler Carmona june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026

That last one really hurts Rushing's case here, given the literal purpose of his slide was to take out the shortstop. —Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026

For now, however, the choice at shortstop is between Volpe and Caballero. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 June 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