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leadoff

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

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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adj

Meaning 1

Beginning something by leading the way, e.g. being the first batter in an inning

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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

Examples

  • The leadoff batter began the inning with a double, setting a good example for the following players.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative spelling of lead off.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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