Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strikeout
Noun
/ˈstraɪkaʊt/
Definition
A strikeout occurs when a batter accumulates three strikes during a single at-bat, resulting in the batter being out.
Examples
- During the game, the pitcher recorded five strikeouts.
- The batter felt frustrated after getting strikeout twice in a row.
- He celebrated after hitting a home run following his previous strikeout.
Meaning
In baseball and softball, a strikeout is a method of dismissing a batter where the pitcher throws three pitches that are either strikes, or the batter swings and misses at the ball.
Synonyms
- Out
- Miss
- Failure
