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homers

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈhoʊmɝz// UK //hˈəʊməz// homers

n. home runs in a game of baseball. You use this word when a player hits the ball so far that they can run around all the bases.

n. informal term for home runs in baseball, where the batter hits the ball out of play or far enough to circle all bases. Often used in sports journalism and casual conversation among fans.


SIMPLE

The star player hit two homers in the final inning.

CONTEXTUAL

After a slow start to the season, the team finally found their rhythm and started hitting back-to-back homers.

COMPLEX

While the stadium is known for its short right-field porch that favors left-handed hitters, few expected the rookie to lead the league in homers during his debut year.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural form when discussing season statistics or game highlights.

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