second base
Americannoun
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the second in order of the bases from home plate.
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the position of the player covering the area of the infield between second and first bases.
Etymology
Origin of second base
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Late in an important game, he put my best friend at second base and me in right field.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
He’ll be playing third base or second base, and that’s fine with him.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
That proved to be the difference when Freeman, with a chance to be the hero, grounded into a double play with the winning run at second base.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Hernández then walked to load the bases but Muncy grounded out to second base, leaving more runners stranded.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
I threw a runner out trying to steal second base and we had a double play in both the sixth and the seventh.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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