Definition of first base

first basenoun

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/ˌfɜːst ˈbeɪs//ˌfɜːrst ˈbeɪs/

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the first of the four positions that players must reach in order to score points; the position of the player on the defending team near first base

Example:
  • He didn't make it past first base.
  • He hasn't played first base yet this season.

the first stage of sexual contact, usually referring to kissing

Example:
  • He had never even got to first base with a girl.

Idioms

not get to first base (with something/somebody)
(informal, especially North American English)to fail to make a successful start in a project, relationship, etc.; to fail to get through the first stage