ballpark.
A field, stadium or park where ball, especially baseball, is played.
Meaning & usage
A field, stadium or park where ball, especially baseball, is played.
The general vicinity; somewhere close; a broad approximation.
Let’s get in the ballpark, then worry about the fine details.
Where this word comes from
From ball + park. Sense 2 related to ballpark figure.
Approximate; close; on the right order of magnitude.
Where this word comes from
From ball + park. Sense 2 related to ballpark figure.
To make a rough estimate of.
If you don’t have the exact expense total, just ballpark it.
Where this word comes from
From ball + park. Sense 2 related to ballpark figure.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.