noun
- plural of strikeout; instances in baseball where a batter is out after three strikes
- plural of strikeout; instances of failure or lack of success
Usage: baseball
Usage: informal
Examples
- The pitcher recorded twelve strikeouts in the game.
- He leads the league in strikeouts this season.
- The team’s offense struggled with too many strikeouts.
- She had three strikeouts trying to get a date to the dance.
- After several strikeouts with investors, they finally found funding.
- The rookie pitcher’s strikeouts impressed the coaching staff.