slugger

noun

slug·​ger ˈslə-gər 

: one that strikes hard or with heavy blows: such as

a

: a prizefighter who punches hard but has usually little defensive skill

b

: a hard-hitting batter in baseball

Examples of slugger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Throughout its run, Abbott has had its fair share of high-profile guest stars from Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and Eagles players Jason Kelce, Jalen Hurts and Brandon Graham to Bradley Cooper and Questlove — all of whom played themselves. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

Heck, even Phillies slugger Bryce Harper — another former teen sensation — popped into Subaru Park over the weekend to catch Sullivan record an assist in the Union's latest victory. — CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Ohtani won't pitch this time around because of injuries, and the Japanese slugger went 2 for 13 with four strikeouts in the four-game NL Division Series against Atlanta. — ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026

That’s for sure, as the Rays held the Yankees — who were without star slugger Aaron Judge — to five runs and 12 hits (eight singles) over the three games. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for slugger

• bugger
• lugger
• mugger
• debugger

Kids Definition

slugger

noun

: one (as a batter or boxer) that strikes hard or with heavy blows