leadoff

[leed-awf, -of] / ˈlidˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

NOUN

beginning

Synonyms

WEAK

alpha basis birth blastoff commencement creation dawn dawning day one genesis inauguration inception incipience incipiency induction infancy initiation installation introduction kickoff launch onset opener opening origin origination outset point of departure preface prelude presentation rise root rudiment source spring square one start starting point takeoff threshold top

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She wanted to be the leadoff and be an impact player.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

I’m grateful to be the leadoff and for all of the publicity we’re receiving.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“He wanted to see how much a manager really did,” said Jerry Royster, who played shortstop and hit leadoff that night.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The leadoff hitter for the Red Stockings, shortstop George Wright, is MLB’s first player.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Today they didn’t get here until the third inning of the opener, so they missed my leadoff home run.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

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