Phrase guide

earned run

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A run that was recorded without the benefit of an error.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a run that was not scored as the result of an error by the other team

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: unearned run

Broader terms: run, tally

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