third base

noun

1

: the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball

2

: the player position for defending the area around third base

third baseman noun

Examples of third base in a Sentence

a runner on third base

Recent Examples on the Web

With Isaac Paredes traded to the Houston Astros, the Cubs now have an opening at third base. —Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024

While some teams might view Arenado as a strong bounceback candidate, and a preferable alternative to free agent Alex Bregman, others might prefer their internal options at third base. —Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024

The inclusion of Paredes opens third base for Matt Shaw, the Cubs’ No. 1 prospect, to be along for the full ride in 2025. —Phil Rogers, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

But for now, Gomes said, the plan is to have Betts at shortstop, Max Muncy at third base and Gavin Lux at second on a primary basis. —Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

third base

noun

: the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball or the position of the player defending the area around it