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strikeout

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. strikeout
2. Strikeout

This word comes from baseball and refers to a strikeout, when a batter receives three strikes and is out. It is widely used in sports commentary and conversation, and it can also be used metaphorically to mean failing after multiple attempts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Three strikeouts in a row in the official game — the whole stadium erupted!

Sentence 2

After dinner, Dad watched TV and yelled, "He struck out on that pitch?!"

Sentence 3

Even so, can you step up to the plate next time without being afraid to strike out?

Sentence 4

"I keep striking out in love and work alike," she sighed.

Sentence 5

I struck out two at-bats in a row at the afternoon scrimmage and felt pretty low.