slo-pitch

noun

ˈslō-ˈpich How to pronounce slo-pitch (audio)
-ˌpich
often attributive

Examples of slo-pitch in a Sentence

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In his spare time, Patrick started a slo-pitch softball team at his local pub with the help of another expatriate American. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

alteration of slow pitch

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slo-pitch was in 1967

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“Slo-pitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slo-pitch. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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