Search Dictionary
Definition of putout

putout

/ˈpʊt.aʊt/
put · out
Plural:putouts
JUMP TO:

putout Lexical Profile

putout Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American In baseball and softball, a defensive play in which a batter or baserunner is retired from play, credited statistically to the fielder who directly causes the out (such as by catching a fly ball, tagging a runner, or stepping on a base for a force out).

Example

"The first baseman led the league in putouts after catching ratusan throws from his fellow infielders over the course of the season."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for putout

• Nearby Words

put
putdown
putin
putout
putrefaction
putrefy
putrid

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Putout. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/putout
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.