baseball glove

noun

plural baseball gloves
: a padded leather covering for the hand used in baseball to catch a thrown or batted ball
specifically : one sewn with laces and having individual thumb and finger sections usually connected with webbing (see webbing sense 2) compare baseball mitt

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Best baseball glove This glove and ball set is the perfect set for beginners. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026 Despite choosing basketball, Wilson still gets a few opportunities to put on a baseball glove. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 The Jackie Robinson baseball glove suggests fair competition and equality. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 The Pier also includes Harry Carey’s restaurant, named for the beloved, eccentric Cubs broadcaster, who is honored with a giant baseball glove. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for baseball glove

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of baseball glove was in 1878

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“Baseball glove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baseball%20glove. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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