1. In baseball, a play in which a runner is put out because they are forced to advance to the next base and a fielder with the ball reaches that base before the runner arrives.
Usage: plural of forceout; sports term

Examples

• The shortstop turned two forceouts to complete the double play.
• With runners on first and second, the batter hit into a double play resulting in two forceouts.
• The defense recorded three forceouts in the inning.
• Forceouts are common when the bases are loaded and there are fewer than two outs.
• The pitcher induced a ground ball that led to back-to-back forceouts.