bullpen
Bullpen (noun) means In baseball, the area where relief pitchers warm up before entering the game, or the group of relief pitchers on a team. Example: “The manager called down to the bullpen for a fresh pitcher.”
How to use bullpen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe warm-up area for relief pitchers in baseball, or more generally an open shared workspace.
Word forms
bullpens plural
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The manager called down to the _____ for a fresh pitcher.
Etymology
Originally an enclosure for holding bulls; the baseball sense borrows the image of penned-in animals waiting to be let loose.
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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.