DH

1 of 3

noun

ˌdē-ˈāch How to pronounce DH (audio)
plural DHs
: designated hitter sense 1

DH

2 of 3

verb

ˌdē-ˈāch How to pronounce DH (audio) ˈdē-ˌāch How to pronounce DH (audio)
DHed; DHing

intransitive verb

: to play as a designated hitter in a baseball game

DH

3 of 3

abbreviation

doctor of humanities

Examples of DH in a Sentence

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Noun
Though McLain is hoping to play in the field, Francona said a DH appearance is more likely. — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025 Red Sox lineup Jarren Duran CF Rafael Devers DH Alex Bregman 3B Triston Casas 1B Trevor Story SS Wilyer Abreu RF Kristian Campbell LF David Hamilton 2B Carlos Narvaez C Walker Buehler P How to watch When: 7:05 p.m. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 Apr. 2025 Returning 2025 clubhouse leaders OPS: Braves — DH Marcell Ozuna (.925), 1B Matt Olson (.790), 3B Austin Riley (.783); Padres — OF Fernando Tatis Jr. (.833), OF Jackson Merrill (.826), 3B Manny Machado (.797). — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025 However, Stanton’s tennis elbows and LeMahieu’s calf made this the right call, as Rice can fill the DH spot and backup at first base. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for DH

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1973, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of DH was in 1973

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DH

2 of 2 verb
ˌdē-ˈāch How to pronounce DH (audio) ˈdē-ˌāch How to pronounce DH (audio)
DHed; DHing
: to play as a designated hitter in a baseball game
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