noun

grounder

GROWN-duh

Grounder (noun) means In baseball or cricket, a ball hit so that it rolls or bounces along the ground. Example: “He hit a slow grounder to the shortstop.”

noun

In baseball or cricket, a ball hit so that it rolls or bounces along the ground.

"He hit a slow grounder to the shortstop."

How to use grounder

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA ball hit along the ground rather than into the air.

Word forms

grounders plural

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Etymology

From ground plus the "-er" suffix.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for grounder

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Frequently asked questions

What does “grounder” mean?

The word “grounder” means in baseball or cricket, a ball hit so that it rolls or bounces along the ground. In plain terms, a ball hit along the ground rather than into the air.

How do you pronounce “grounder”?

“Grounder” is pronounced GROWN-duh (/ˈɡɹaʊndə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “grounder” in a sentence?

Here is “grounder” used in a sentence: “He hit a slow grounder to the shortstop.”

What part of speech is “grounder”?

“Grounder” is a noun.

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