Definition
In baseball, a hit that allows the batter to circle all bases and score a run without the ball being caught or the batter being thrown out. A home run is typically achieved by hitting the ball over the outfield fence.
Example Usage
The crowd erupted when the slugger hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth.
Origin
From the concept of returning 'home' to home plate; the term has been used since early baseball's development in the 19th century.
Fun Fact
A 'grand slam' is a home run hit with the bases loaded, scoring four runs and often considered the most exciting play in baseball.
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