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noun ball·park \ˈbȯl-ˌpärk\
: a park in which baseball games are played : a baseball park or stadium
Full Definition of BALLPARK
1
: a park in which ball games (as baseball) are played
2
: a range (as of prices or views) within which comparison or compromise is possible
— in the ballpark
: approximately correct <my first guess wasn't even in the ballpark>
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First Known Use of BALLPARK
1897
Rhymes with BALLPARK
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2ballpark
adjective
: not exact but close in number or amount : approximately correct
Full Definition of BALLPARK
: approximately correct : roughly estimated <a ballpark price> <a ballpark figure>
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Origin of BALLPARK
from the phrase in the ballpark
First Known Use: 1964
Related to BALLPARK
- Synonyms
- approximate, approximative, inexact, imprecise, inaccurate, loose, squishy
BALLPARK Defined for Kids
ballpark
noun ball·park \ˈbȯl-ˌpärk\
Definition of BALLPARK for Kids
: a park in which baseball games are played
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