1. a baseball player who hits the ball hard and far, especially one who hits many home runs
Usage: baseball
2. a boxer who relies on powerful punches rather than technique
Usage: boxing; informal

Examples

• The team’s star slugger hit three home runs in the championship game.
• He was known as a slugger who could drive the ball over the fence.
• The rookie slugger broke the team’s home run record.
• In the ring, he was more of a slugger than a technical boxer.
• The heavyweight slugger knocked out his opponent in the third round.
• She became the league’s top slugger with 45 home runs this season.