ballpark

[ˈbɔːlpɑːk]

ballpark Definition

  • 1a baseball stadium
  • 2an area or range in which something can be expected to fall, without being precise or accurate
  • 3an approximate estimate

Using ballpark: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ballpark" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We're going to the ballpark to watch the game.

  • Example

    Can you give me a ballpark figure for how much this project will cost?

  • Example

    The report gave a ballpark estimate of the number of people affected by the disaster.

ballpark Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ballpark

Phrases with ballpark

  • to exceed expectations; to do something exceptionally well

    Example

    Her presentation knocked it out of the ballpark.

  • an approximate estimate

    Example

    I don't have an exact number, but I can give you a ballpark figure.

  • an approximate price

    Example

    The seller gave me a ballpark price for the car, but I need to negotiate further.

Origins of ballpark

from the early 20th century, referring to the shape and size of a baseball field

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Summary: ballpark in Brief

The term 'ballpark' [ˈbɔːlpɑːk] has three main meanings: a baseball stadium, an area or range in which something can be expected to fall without being precise or accurate, and an approximate estimate. It is commonly used in phrases like 'ballpark figure' and 'ballpark price,' and the idiom 'out of the ballpark' means to exceed expectations.