Definitions

third base

NOUN

the third step in the baseball diamond

Synonyms

STRONGEST

third

WEAK

hot box hot corner third bag third sack

Example Sentences

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After serving as the team’s third base coach for four seasons, Lasorda took over as manager late in the 1976 season when Alston announced his retirement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

He looked over to coach Andy Rojo near third base.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Will Gasparino was ejected in the fourth inning for malicious contact after he was caught in a rundown and ran over an Oregon player ready to tag him out at third base.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

She struck out the next batter, and got a quick groundout to third base.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

“How about we make third base the part of the fence with the gate? And first base is only the right side of the tree,” I suggest.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan