word

WAR

wor

wɔːr

Listen

Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.

Syllable breakdown

war

Dictionary meaning

Wins Above Replacement; a comprehensive baseball statistic that estimates the number of additional wins a player contributes to their team compared to a replacement-level player, combining offensive, defensive, and pitching value.

Examples

A WAR of 7 or above typically indicates an MVP-caliber season.
WAR has become the most widely cited all-in-one player value metric in baseball.

Synonyms: Wins Above Replacement

Learn one new pronunciation a day

Get a word, name or idiom like “WAR” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.

Something wrong? Suggest a correction