Definition

Proper noun 1. A legendary American baseball player: "Babe Ruth" is the nickname of George Herman Ruth Jr., a famous and iconic figure in the history of professional baseball in the United States. He is renowned for his exceptional skill, particularly for hitting home runs.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Babe Ruth is often called the greatest baseball player of all time.
  • The museum has a bat once used by Babe Ruth.
  • He broke Babe Ruth's single-season home run record.

Advanced Usage

• "The Babe": A common and affectionate nickname for Babe Ruth.
  • Fans cheered wildly for The Babe whenever he came to bat.
• Used as a cultural benchmark for excellence in sports.
  • In basketball, he was the Babe Ruth of his generation.

Variants and Related Words

• The Sultan of Swat: Another famous nickname for Babe Ruth, highlighting his power hitting.
• The Bambino: An Italian-derived nickname for Babe Ruth, meaning "the baby" or "the child."
• Ruthian (adj): An adjective describing something of monumental power or scale, akin to Babe Ruth's home runs.
  • The hitter launched a Ruthian blast into the upper deck.

Synonyms

• George Herman Ruth Jr.: His full birth name.
• The Great Bambino: A variant of his nickname.

Related Phrases

• "Called shot": Often associated with Babe Ruth's alleged pointing to the center field bleachers before hitting a home run in the 1932 World Series.
  • The legend of Babe Ruth's called shot persists in baseball lore.

Noun

1. United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)