noun

bunter

BUHNT

Bunter (noun) means a baseball player who bunts, especially one skilled at it. Example: “He was known as a reliable bunter late in his career.”

noun

A baseball player who bunts, especially one skilled at it.

"He was known as a reliable bunter late in his career."

How to use bunter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who bunts the ball, particularly a player good at doing so.

Word forms

bunters plural, bunters plural

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Etymology

From Middle English bunter, bonter (“sifter”).

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for bunter

hunter punter Gunter counter encounter headhunter

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bunter” mean?

The word “bunter” means a baseball player who bunts, especially one skilled at it. In plain terms, someone who bunts the ball, particularly a player good at doing so.

How do you pronounce “bunter”?

“Bunter” is pronounced BUHNT (/ˈbʌntɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bunter” in a sentence?

Here is “bunter” used in a sentence: “He was known as a reliable bunter late in his career.”

What part of speech is “bunter”?

“Bunter” is a noun.