Babe Ruth

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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)

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