Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bullpen

noun
/ˈbʊlˌpɛn/
Definition
A designated area where relief pitchers wait before entering a baseball game.
Examples
  • During the game, the coach signaled for a pitcher from the bullpen.
  • He spent several weeks in the bullpen recovering from an injury.
  • The bullpen is crucial for a team’s strategy in managing pitchers during long games.
Meaning
In baseball, the bullpen refers to the area where pitchers who are not currently in the game prepare to pitch.
Synonyms
  • relief area
  • pitching area