Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for bunt. Search instead for buntl.
Definitions

bunt

[buhnt] / bʌnt /
VERB
hit half-heartedly
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Yamamoto started the seventh inning and faced two batters — the first doubled after an ABS review nullified a strikeout, the second dropped a bunt single — then left after 97 pitches.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Take the first big turning point of this postseason: The iconic “wheel play” the Dodgers ran to defend a bunt in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. started the inning by pulling a 96.9-mph fastball for a double and advanced to third base on a sacrifice bunt by Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025

After the bunt, the Dodgers put Addison Barger on with a walk, setting up the double play, the Jays hit a ground ball, and well, you know the rest…Dodgers win.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

No one dared to hit harder than a bunt, and Emmett, Rosalie, and Jasper hovered in the infield.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




Vocabulary lists containing bunt