sinker

noun

sink·​er ˈsiŋ-kər 

1

: one that sinks

specifically : a weight for sinking a fishing line, seine, or sounding line

2

: doughnut

3

: a fastball that sinks as it reaches the plate

called also sinker ball

Examples of sinker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After the 2019 season, Burnes, with the guidance of the Brewers’ staff, revamped his pitching repertoire, relying heavily on a sinker/slider/cutter combination that gave him enough movement to get batters from both sides out. —Will Sammon, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024

Sugano also throws a cutter, slider, splitter, sinker and curve. —Chuck Murr, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Detroit has a spacious ballpark, but Cobb is a splitter/sinker pitcher, so the main question will be whether or not Colt Keith, Trey Sweeney, and Jace Jung (average age of 24) are up for the challenge in the infield. —Michael Waterloo, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024

Holmes, 31, primarily threw a sinker, slider and sweeper last season, increasing the usage of the sweeper compared to prior seasons. —Will Sammon, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing sinker

• hook, line and sinker

Kids Definition

sinker

noun

sink·​er ˈsiŋ-kər 

1

: one that sinks

especially : a weight for sinking a line or net

2

: doughnut sense 1