Meaning of the word "home plate" in English

What does "home plate" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

home plate

US /ˈhoʊm pleɪt/

UK /ˈhoʊm pleɪt/

the base in baseball that the batter stands beside and that a runner must touch to score a run

Example:

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The runner slid safely into home plate.

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The catcher stood behind home plate, ready for the pitch.

Synonym:

home base plate

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