Slugger

Pronunciation: /ˈslʌɡər/

Definitions of slugger

noun a ship that moves slowly and heavily

Example Sentences

A1 The slugger hit a home run during the baseball game.

A2 The young slugger has been practicing his swing every day.

B1 The team signed a new slugger to improve their offense.

B2 The veteran slugger was known for his powerful hits.

C1 The slugger's batting average was among the highest in the league.

C2 The slugger's performance in the playoffs solidified his place in baseball history.

Examples of slugger in a Sentence

formal The baseball team's slugger hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.

informal Did you see that slugger crush that ball out of the park?

slang That slugger has some serious power at the plate.

figurative She's a real slugger when it comes to closing deals in the business world.

Grammatical Forms of slugger

• past tense: slugged
• plural: sluggers
• comparative: more slugger
• superlative: most slugger
• present tense: slugger
• future tense: will slugger
• perfect tense: have slugged
• continuous tense: is slugging
• singular: slugger
• positive degree: slugger
• infinitive: to slugger
• gerund: slugging
• participle: slugging

Origin and Evolution of slugger

First Known Use: 1892 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'slugger' originated as a term used in baseball to describe a player known for hitting powerful and consistent home runs.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'slugger' has come to be used more broadly to describe any powerful hitter in various sports or activities, as well as someone who is forceful or aggressive in their actions.