noun
Uncommon
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.”
noun
1
In baseball, the area where relief pitchers warm up before entering the game, or the group of relief pitchers on a team.
"The manager called down to the bullpen for a fresh pitcher."
"Their bullpen has been shaky all season."
"The closer jogged out of the bullpen to a loud cheer from the crowd."
2
An open-plan area where a team works closely together, or a holding area for people or animals awaiting something.
"The new hires were seated in the bullpen near the sales team."
"Reporters crowded into the bullpen to file their stories before the deadline."
"The ranch hands moved the cattle into the bullpen to wait for the truck."
How to use bullpen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe warm-up area for relief pitchers in baseball, or more generally an open shared workspace.
Common pairings
call the bullpen
a deep bullpen
the bullpen coach
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Word forms
- Plural
- bullpens
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Etymology
Originally an enclosure for holding bulls; the baseball sense borrows the image of penned-in animals waiting to be let loose.
Synonyms
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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.
