noun Uncommon

hitter

HIH-tuh

Hitter (noun) means a batter in baseball or softball. Example: “He's the team's best hitter this season.”

noun

A batter in baseball or softball.

"He's the team's best hitter this season."

Someone who hits, or an assassin (slang).

"She has a powerful hitter's swing."

How to use hitter

Learner’s notes

Common pairings

power hitter pinch hitter switch hitter

hitters plural

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He's the team's best _____ this season.

From hit + -er (agent noun suffix) or -er (measurement suffix).

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What does “hitter” mean?

The word “hitter” means a batter in baseball or softball.

How do you pronounce “hitter”?

“Hitter” is pronounced HIH-tuh (/ˈhɪtɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “hitter” in a sentence?

Here is “hitter” used in a sentence: “He's the team's best hitter this season.”

What part of speech is “hitter”?

“Hitter” is a noun.

Is “hitter” a common word?

“Hitter” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “hitter” have?

“Hitter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a batter in baseball or softball.

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