force-out

noun

ˈfȯrs-ˌau̇t 

baseball

: an out that results from a force play

a force-out at second base

called also force

Examples of force-out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

New York didn’t collect another hit until the eighth, when Campbell gave up a leadoff single and walk before recording the first out; a second single and RBI force-out plated the Mets’ fourth and final run before Campbell was able to escape the jam and strand two runners. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2025

But the invading fans prevented Giants base runner Fred Merkle from touching second base, leading to a force-out and wiping out New York's win. —David K. Li, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024

Pete Alonso reached on a force-out and the Marlins replaced Rogers with right-hander Declan Cronin, who struck out Mark Vientos to end the inning. —Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 21 July 2024

Jalen Beeks gave up an RBI double to Jeff McNeil in the bottom of the eighth and Tyrone Taylor scored on a force-out by Brandon Nimmo. —Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2024

Matos then walked and Estrada reached on a force-out, putting runners on the corners with only one out. —Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 25 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for force-out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout