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Definition of leadoff

leadoff

/ˈliːdˌɔːf/
lead · off
Plural:leadoffs
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leadoff Lexical Profile

leadoff Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

North American Being the first in a series or order, especially batting first in a baseball lineup or an inning.

Example

"The speedy outfielder has been the team's leadoff hitter for the past three seasons."

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• noun

1

North American In baseball, the first position in a team's batting order or the player who bats first.

Example

"The manager decided to move the rookie shortstop into the leadoff for tonight's game."

2

North American An action, remark, or event that begins or initiates a series or process.

Example

"The keynote speaker's opening joke served as a great leadoff for the afternoon panel."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Leadoff" (one word or hyphenated "lead-off") is used as a noun or adjective, whereas "lead off" (two words) is the phrasal verb meaning to begin or open an event or inning.

• Nearby Words

leaderless
leadership
leading
leadoff
leadwort
leaf
leaf chameleon

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leadoff. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leadoff
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