bullpen
2 synonyms for bullpen, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — In baseball, the area where relief pitchers warm up before entering the game, or the group of relief pitchers on a team.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
detention cell
detention centre
How to use bullpen
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
call the bullpen
a deep bullpen
the bullpen coach
Etymology
Originally an enclosure for holding bulls; the baseball sense borrows the image of penned-in animals waiting to be let loose.
Full origin of bullpen →Frequently asked questions
What does “bullpen” mean?
The word “bullpen” means in baseball, the area where relief pitchers warm up before entering the game, or the group of relief pitchers on a team. In plain terms, the warm-up area for relief pitchers in baseball, or more generally an open shared workspace.
How do you use “bullpen” in a sentence?
Here is “bullpen” used in a sentence: “The manager called down to the bullpen for a fresh pitcher.”
What part of speech is “bullpen”?
“Bullpen” is a noun.
Is “bullpen” a common word?
“Bullpen” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bullpen” have?
“Bullpen” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in baseball, the area where relief pitchers warm up before entering the game, or the group of relief pitchers on a team.
