The Open Dictionary

second base

noun

UK/ˌsek.ᵊnd ˈbeɪs/
US/ˌsek.ᵊnd ˈbeɪs/

Definitions of second base noun

  1. CountableUsually singular

    In baseball, the second of four bases a player must reach to score; also the position on the field near this base.

    • The second baseman had an outstanding performance during the game.

    • He successfully slid into second base.

    • The coach directed him to play second base.

Idioms

  • get to second base

    To engage in intimate physical contact with a partner, typically involving touching under clothing, but stopping short of sexual intercourse.

    • They started making out on their first date, but he wasn't trying to get to second base right away.