strike·out
ˈstrīk-ˌau̇t 
: an out in baseball resulting from a batter's being charged with three strikes
struck out; struck out also stricken out; striking out; strikes out
1
: to enter upon a course of action
struck out on her own after graduating
2
: to set out vigorously
3
: to make an out in baseball by a strikeout
4
: to finish bowling a string with consecutive strikes
specifically
: to bowl three strikes in the last frame
5
US, informal
: fail sense 2c
6
: to try to hit suddenly
struck out wildly with his arms
—often used with atstruck out at the officers
7
: to remove (something) from a document
struck out a paragraph
of a baseball pitcher
: to retire (someone) by a strikeout
Examples of strikeout in a Sentence
Verb
their joint venture in Las Vegas struck out, and they hurriedly dissolved the partnership
struck out all references to indecent matters
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
In addition to hitting three homers a total of 1,342 feet, Shotime also threw 10 strikeouts and allowed no runs over six innings pitched.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Six years ago, Barb came up with the idea to start her own business selling stylish breast pumps, and Ron decided to join her by striking out on his own, too.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Langevin has allowed one run in three games but has issued five walks and Colleran has five strikeouts in four innings.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
In addition to hitting three homers a total of 1,342 feet, Shotime also threw 10 strikeouts and allowed no runs over six innings pitched.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
Drake posted a photo of Blue Jays rookie sensation Trey YeSavage striking out Ohtani in Game 5, which gave Toronto a 3-2 series lead.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Six years ago, Barb came up with the idea to start her own business selling stylish breast pumps, and Ron decided to join her by striking out on his own, too.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Strikeout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strikeout. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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strikeout
1 of 2 noun
strike·out
ˈstrī-ˌkau̇t
: an out in baseball resulting from a batter's being charged with three strikes
strike out
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)strī-ˈkau̇t
1
: to enter upon a course of action
struck out on my own after graduation
2
: to make an out or cause to make an out in baseball by a strikeout
the shortstop struck out
the pitcher struck him out with a curve
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