second base

NOUN

the second step in the baseball diamond

Synonyms

WEAK

keystone keystone sack second second bag

Example Sentences

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The ball caromed back into the outfield and Rumfield momentarily stopped at second base.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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

I took off from second base but when I slid into third, I caught my cleat in the dirt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The ball was headed right between first and second base.

From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon