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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

strikeout

/strɪkˈaʊt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does strikeout mean?

noun, verb

A strikeout is a baseball statistic that occurs when a batter reaches three strikes and is out. In writing, a strikeout is a line or symbol used to indicate text that has been deleted or crossed out.

Example

"The pitcher threw a strikeout to end the inning, and the batter walked off the field with his head hung low."

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