fastball
8 synonyms for fastball, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A pitch in baseball thrown at high speed, usually with little curve or spin.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use fastball
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
throw a fastball
clock a fastball
Etymology
A compound of "fast" and "ball."
Full origin of fastball →Frequently asked questions
What does “fastball” mean?
The word “fastball” means a pitch in baseball thrown at high speed, usually with little curve or spin. In plain terms, a hard, quick baseball pitch.
How do you use “fastball” in a sentence?
Here is “fastball” used in a sentence: “His fastball regularly clocks in at over 95 miles per hour.”
What is another word for “fastball”?
Words with a similar meaning to “fastball” include cheese, fireball, gas, heat and hummer.
What part of speech is “fastball”?
“Fastball” is a noun.
