third base
The term "third base" originates from baseball but has also become a metaphor in informal contexts to describe a specific level of physical intimacy.
Definition
B2Baseball
(sports, technical)The third of four stations a player must touch in sequence to score a run, located at the corner of the diamond farthest from home plate.
Example
- He slid into third base just in time to avoid the tag.
- The coach signaled for the runner to head to third base.
B2Casual Conversation
(informal, slang)A metaphorical term indicating a level of physical intimacy involving touching below the waist, more advanced than kissing but not involving sexual intercourse.
Example
- They've only reached third base in their relationship.
- He boasted about getting to third base with his date.
C1Gambling
(technical)The betting position immediately to the right of the dealer in blackjack, which is the last to act.
Example
- Sitting at third base can be advantageous in blackjack.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "third base":
second basefirst baseget to first baseon basehome runturn twoup to batmiddle infieldbase courtbottom of the ninthleft fieldat batball gameground ballright field