Definition

Noun: A hit in baseball that allows the batter to reach third base safely without the aid of an error or a fielder's choice. It is a type of triple.

Usage

This term is used specifically in the sport of baseball to describe a successful hit. It is synonymous with "triple." The word is a compound noun formed from "three" and "bagger," where "bag" is a colloquial term for a base.

Examples

• The batter hit a deep line drive to right field and sprinted all the way for a three-bagger.
• His three-bagger in the ninth inning drove in two runs to tie the game.
• She leads the league in three-baggers this season.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in sports commentary and statistical reporting. It is considered a more informal or colorful synonym for the official term "triple."

Variants and Related Words

• Triple (noun): The standard and more common term for a three-base hit.
• Two-bagger (noun): A double; a hit where the batter reaches second base.
• Four-bagger (noun): A home run; a hit where the batter circles all the bases.

Synonyms

• Triple

Antonyms

• Strikeout
• Out
• Walk (base on balls)

Noun

1. a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base