third base

noun

Baseball.

1. the third in counterclockwise order of the bases from home plate.

2. the playing position of the fielder covering the area of the infield near this base.

Word History and Origins

Origin of third base¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

A further expansion of the Rosyth yard's work is to become a third base for the next generation of nuclear-armed submarines, the Dreadnought class.

From BBC

First, there was Ohtani ending the sixth inning by getting thrown out attempting to steal third base with Freeman at the plate.

From Los Angeles Times

Pawol is set to return to the field on Saturday night, when she will be responsible for third base.

From BBC

Since Jorgensen’s equipment never made it to the ballpark, he played third base that day using an infielder’s glove he borrowed from Robinson.

From Los Angeles Times

And his most defensive value is on the infield dirt anyway, evidenced lately by his sharp play filling in at third base in Muncy’s absence.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• third 

When To Use

What else does third base mean?

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