often attributive

Examples of slo-pitch in a Sentence

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Weber’s story about the impact a slo-pitch softball game had on his ability to walk resonated with Price. — Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 16 July 2024 In his spare time, Patrick started a slo-pitch softball team at his local pub with the help of another expatriate American. — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

alteration of slow pitch

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slo-pitch was in 1967

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“Slo-pitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slo-pitch. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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