shortstop

1 of 2

noun (1)

short·​stop ˈshȯrt-ˌstäp 

1

: the player position in baseball for defending the infield area on the third-base side of second base

2

: the player stationed in the shortstop position

short-stop

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈshȯrt-ˌstäp 

: stop bath

Examples of shortstop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Peraza is a natural shortstop with stronger prospect bona fides, having been named on top 100 prospect lists before the 2022 and 2023 seasons. —Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

Several players — including Colorado’s two stars, center fielder Brenton Doyle and shortstop Ezequiel Tovar — quietly told me the team could surprise people. —Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2025

The Mets are considering Baty for a utility infield role, despite the fact that he’s never played shortstop. —Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager challenged him with a deep fly ball. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shortstop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

shortstop

noun

short·​stop ˈshȯrt-ˌstäp 

: the baseball infielder whose position is between second and third base