basepath

noun

base·​path ˈbās-ˌpath How to pronounce basepath (audio)
-ˌpäth
variants or base path
: the area between the bases of a baseball field used by a base runner

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Acquiring Abrams would have done more than provide a dynamic and athletic presence at the top of the order and on the basepaths. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026 Defensively, scouts note his strong arm and elite speed on the basepaths. Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2026 Toronto made a couple of risky decisions on the basepaths that led to outs. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, Caballero has been a better player offensively and brings electricity to the basepaths. Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for basepath

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of basepath was in 1876

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“Basepath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basepath. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

base path

noun
: the area between the bases of a baseball field used by a base runner
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