slugger

noun

slug·​ger ˈslə-gər 

: one that strikes hard or with heavy blows: such as

a

: a prizefighter who punches hard but has usually little defensive skill

b

: a hard-hitting batter in baseball

Examples of slugger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Former Braves infielder Orlando Arcia shouted that taunt in the visiting clubhouse after Phillies slugger Bryce Harper’s base-running mistake ended Game 2 of the 2023 National League Division Series. — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The Sox should do the right thing and invite former slugger Frank Thomas to throw the ceremonial first pitch. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

No player is allowed to join the roster midway through a series, and when the Yankees came out with theirs on Tuesday, the three-time MVP slugger wasn’t on it. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Braves slugger Matt Olson and infielder Ozzie Albies played in every game this season. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for slugger

• bugger
• lugger
• mugger
• debugger

Kids Definition

slugger

noun

: one (as a batter or boxer) that strikes hard or with heavy blows