Definition

1. Noun:
   • A hit in baseball: In the sport of baseball, a "home run" is a hit that allows the batter to circle all the bases and score a run, typically by hitting the ball out of the playing field in fair territory.
   • A great success: Figuratively, a "home run" is an outstanding and complete success, especially one that achieves a goal perfectly or impressively.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Baseball):
  • The batter hit a home run in the ninth inning to win the game.
  • He is famous for hitting many home runs during his career.
• Noun (Figurative Success):
  • Her presentation was a home run with the investors.
  • The new product launch was a home run, exceeding all sales targets.

Advanced Usage

• "To hit a home run": To achieve a great success.
  • The team really hit a home run with their latest design.
• "Home run hitter": A person who frequently achieves great successes.
  • In the world of startups, she is considered a real home run hitter.

Variants and Related Words

• Homer (n, informal): A shortened, informal term for a home run in baseball.
  • He hit a homer to tie the game.
• Grand slam (n): A home run hit when all three bases are occupied, scoring four runs. Often used figuratively for an even greater success.
  • Securing the major contract was a grand slam for the company.

Synonyms

• Success: A general term for achieving a desired aim.
• Triumph: A great victory or achievement.
• Bull's-eye: Something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal (as in the reference context).

Related Phrases

• "Out of the park": Often used in the phrase "hit it out of the park," meaning to do something exceptionally well, derived from hitting a home run.
  • You really hit that presentation out of the park!

Related Idioms

• "Swing for the fences": To try to achieve something great or spectacular, often with significant risk, analogous to trying to hit a home run.
  • Don't play it safe with this project—swing for the fences.

Noun

1. something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal
   • the new advertising campaign was a bell ringer
   • scored a bull's eye
   • hit the mark
   • the president's speech was a home run
2. a base hit on which the batter scores a run