leadoff
adjective
led off; leading off; leads off
: begin
also
: to come on or perform first
Examples of leadoff in a Sentence
Verb
plans to lead off the news conference with a prepared statement
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
Among them were Austin Wells growing comfortable into his new role as a leadoff hitter.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
Yes, Biden was led off the stage by Democratic leaders, including Obama.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Like Goldschmidt, Wells has never been a leadoff hitter in the majors.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
Among them were Austin Wells growing comfortable into his new role as a leadoff hitter.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
Ohtani led off the inning with a double and later scored his second run of the game on Hernandez’s single to make the game 4-1.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
Yes, Biden was led off the stage by Democratic leaders, including Obama.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Leadoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leadoff. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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leadoff
noun
lead·off
ˈlēd-ˌȯf 
1
: a beginning action
2
: one that begins something
leadoff
adjective
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