Word
baseman
Phoneticsbase·man, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbeɪsmən/
UK/bˈeɪsmən/
Countable noun Sports
Definition
n. a player in baseball or softball who stands near one of the three bases. Their job is to catch the ball and touch the base to get a runner out.
n. a defensive player stationed at or near first, second, or third base. The term is usually preceded by a specific ordinal (first, second, or third) to identify the player's exact position on the field.
Examples
“The first baseman caught the ball just in time.”
“The third baseman made a spectacular diving catch to prevent the runner from reaching home plate.”
“A successful second baseman must possess quick reflexes and a strong throwing arm to complete double plays effectively under pressure.”
Examples
simple
“The first baseman caught the ball just in time.”
contextual
“The third baseman made a spectacular diving catch to prevent the runner from reaching home plate.”
complex
“A successful second baseman must possess quick reflexes and a strong throwing arm to complete double plays effectively under pressure.”
Usage
Commonly modified by 'first', 'second', or 'third' to specify the position.
Etymology
From base + man.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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