leadoff
adjective
led off; leading off; leads off
: begin
also
: to come on or perform first
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Verb
plans to lead off the news conference with a prepared statement
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
The Indians’ leadoff hitter, Hayley Brock, was named the tournament MVP.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Along with India, who led off 103 games, the group combined to score 369 of those runs.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The Phillies nicked Dollander for a run in the fifth, utilizing a leadoff single by Brandon Marsh, who scored on Turner’s double to right.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
The Indians’ leadoff hitter, Hayley Brock, was named the tournament MVP.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
Elly De La Cruz singled leading off the fourth against Braxton Ashcraft (0-1) for the Reds but was thrown out trying to steal second.
—CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Along with India, who led off 103 games, the group combined to score 369 of those runs.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Leadoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leadoff. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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leadoff
noun
lead·off
ˈlēd-ˌȯf 
1
: a beginning action
2
: one that begins something
leadoff
adjective
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