DH

1 of 3

noun

plural DHs
DHed; DHing

intransitive verb

: to play as a designated hitter in a baseball game

DH

3 of 3

abbreviation

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Examples of DH in a Sentence

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Noun
But after two years of battling groin and knee injuries, a DH role could be easier on his body. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024 That left only one full-time spot in the field between him and Suzuki, and Suzuki’s agent informed the Cubs that his client would be open to a trade if he was being viewed primarily as a DH. Phil Rogers, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 The Red Sox seem willing to move outfielder/DH Masataka Yoshida, given his roster redundancy as a left-handed bat in an already lefty-heavy lineup, not to mention his salary. Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024 The Red Sox have their third baseman, Rafael Devers, locked up long-term, and moving him to DH would mean moving Masataka Yoshida's contract. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for DH 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1973, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of DH was in 1973

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“DH.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DH. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

DH

1 of 2 noun
plural DHs
DHed; DHing
: to play as a designated hitter in a baseball game
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