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
