noun

dugout

DUH-gowt

Dugout (noun) means a canoe made by hollowing out a single log. Example: “The villagers paddled a dugout across the river to reach the market.”

noun

A canoe made by hollowing out a single log.

"The villagers paddled a dugout across the river to reach the market."

A sheltered bench area beside a sports field where players and coaches sit during a game.

"The coach paced the dugout as the game went into extra innings."

A rough shelter dug into the ground, especially one used by soldiers in the trenches.

"The soldiers spent the night crammed into a muddy dugout."

How to use dugout

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost often today: the sunken bench area where a sports team sits during a match. Older senses include a hollowed-log canoe and a wartime earth shelter.

Common pairings

the home dugout clear the dugout a dugout canoe

Word forms

dugouts plural

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Etymology

From the verb phrase dug out.

Synonyms

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Related words

bunker pirogue hideout

Rhymes for dugout

out tout bout gout lout pout rout about trout spout clout grout

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dugout” mean?

The word “dugout” means a canoe made by hollowing out a single log. In plain terms, most often today: the sunken bench area where a sports team sits during a match. Older senses include a hollowed-log canoe and a wartime earth shelter.

How do you pronounce “dugout”?

“Dugout” is pronounced DUH-gowt (/ˈdʌɡaʊt/ in IPA).

How do you use “dugout” in a sentence?

Here is “dugout” used in a sentence: “The villagers paddled a dugout across the river to reach the market.”

What part of speech is “dugout”?

“Dugout” is a noun.

How many meanings does “dugout” have?

“Dugout” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a canoe made by hollowing out a single log.

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