no-hitter

UK: ˈnəʊˌhɪtə | US: ˈnoʊˌhɪtər

Definition

  1. n. (baseball) a game in which a pitcher allows no hits by the opposing team

Structure
no <negation>hit <strike>er <noun suffix>
Etymology

The term "no-hitter" originates from baseball slang, combining "no" (absence) + "hit" (a batter's successful strike) + "-er" (agent suffix). It emerged in the early 20th century to describe a pitcher's achievement of preventing any hits during a full game. The morphemes reflect the sport's focus on measurable defensive excellence.

Examples

  1. The rookie pitcher stunned fans by throwing a no-hitter in his debut.

  2. Only 300 no-hitters have been recorded in MLB history.

  3. She watched nervously as her team's no-hitter was broken in the ninth inning.

  4. A perfect game is rarer than a no-hitter.

  5. The crowd erupted when the umpire confirmed the no-hitter.