Dh Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms DH 1 American Or dh

abbreviation

1. Racing. dead heat.

2. dear/darling husband (used, especially by women, in digital communications to refer to one's husband).

   My DH really likes this place.

3. Baseball. designated hitter.

DH. 2 American

abbreviation

1. (in Morocco) dirham; dirhams.

D.H. 3 American

abbreviation

1. Doctor of Humanics.

2. Doctor of Humanities.

Example Sentences

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“In terms of the World Baseball Classic, I just have to see how my body feels, continue to feel the progression and see what happens so I’m gonna be fully prepared as a DH,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Berenberg also remains confident that two major investor concerns—Prosus commitment to reduce its stake in DH and the litigations in Spain—will be resolved next year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kyle Schwarber, 33, DH, 4.7, 19.9: Schwarber is a premier slugger with 187 home runs in four seasons with Philadelphia, where he also was an exceptional clubhouse leader.

From Los Angeles Times

Ryan O’Hearn, 31, 1B/DH, 2.4, 3.1: O’Hearn is an accomplished left-handed hitter coming off a season split between the Orioles and Padres.

From Los Angeles Times

Carlos Santana, 39, 1B/DH, 1.1, 39.3: The switch-hitting Santana still has a bit of thunder in his bat as well as an excellent glove — he won a Gold Glove at first base in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• backup
• designated hitter
• replacement

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