second base

noun

, Baseball.

1. the second in order of the bases from home plate.
2. the position of the player covering the area of the infield between second and first bases.

Word History and Origins

Origin of second base¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

And go the Irish cadet did, and reached second-base before the fielder could send the ball up.

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