WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈswitch-ˈhit,
v. [no object], -hit, -hit•ting.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Sport[Baseball.]to be able to bat from either side of the plate.
switch-hit
(swich′hit′),USA pronunciation v.i., -hit, -hit•ting. [Baseball.]
switch′ hit′ter.
switch′-hit′ter, n.
- Sportto be able to bat from either side of the plate, or both as a left-handed and as a right-handed batter.
- 1950–55
switch′-hit′ter, n.