Dodger

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑdʒər/

Definitions of Dodger

noun a member of a baseball team in Los Angeles, California

Example Sentences

A1 The Dodger ran quickly to catch the ball.

A2 The Dodger player made a spectacular catch in the outfield.

B1 The Dodger's speed on the base paths helped the team win the game.

B2 The Dodger's defensive skills at shortstop were unmatched in the league.

C1 The Dodger's strategic base running was a key factor in their championship victory.

C2 The Dodger's leadership on and off the field earned them the respect of their teammates and fans.

Examples of Dodger in a Sentence

formal The Dodger was a term used in 19th century England to refer to a street urchin or pickpocket.

informal My friend is a big Dodgers fan and never misses a game.

slang I heard he's a real dodger, always finding a way to avoid doing his share of the work.

figurative She's a skilled dodger when it comes to answering difficult questions in interviews.

Grammatical Forms of Dodger

• past tense: dodged
• plural: Dodgers
• comparative: more dodgy
• superlative: most dodgy
• present tense: dodges
• future tense: will dodge
• perfect tense: has dodged
• continuous tense: is dodging
• singular: Dodger
• positive degree: dodgy
• infinitive: to dodge
• gerund: dodging
• participle: dodged

Origin and Evolution of Dodger

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'Dodger' originated from the Middle English word 'dodgour' which meant one who dodges or avoids. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word 'dydgean' meaning to deceive or escape.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who evades or avoids something, the word 'Dodger' evolved over time to also refer to a person who engages in cunning or deceitful behavior, particularly in a playful or mischievous manner.