Ballpark
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ballpark is a noun meaning (US) A field, stadium or park where ball, especially baseball, is played.
Meaning
(US) A field, stadium or park where ball, especially baseball, is played.
More Meanings
- (US, figuratively) The general vicinity; somewhere close; a broad approximation.
- Approximate; close; on the right order of magnitude.
- (transitive, informal) To make a rough estimate of.
Example Sentences
If you don’t have the exact expense total, just ballpark it.
Let’s get in the ballpark, then worry about the fine details.
These are ballpark prices: you could give or take a little either way.
Ballpark what you need in each category and average those amounts by 12 months.
Word Forms
- ballparks
- ballparking
- ballparked
Synonyms for ballpark
Depending on context, synonyms include park.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include park, stadium, playground, juncture, range, point.
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