Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bullpen

/bˈʊlpˌɛn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.33 in modern English

Syllables: bullpen
IPA: /bˈʊlpˌɛn/

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An enclosed area used to hold bulls.

noun

An enclosed area for pitchers to warm up in during a game.

noun

The relief pitchers of a team collectively.

noun

A place for someone or something to get ready.

noun

An open seating arrangement where project teams can communicate openly with minimal effort.

noun

A military prison or its enclosing stockade.

American usage; Slang

Example Sentences

"Magnus and Big Dick are over in the bullpen, ready for tonight's rodeo."
"After that hit, there is activity in the bullpen."
"Now the bullpens are hidden away underneath the bleachers, out of sight and sound."
"Even though the Phillies bullpen has been a strength, it may be shopping for a veteran capable of handling the ninth inning."
"Their bullpen is worn out after yesterday's doubleheader where both games went 12 innings."
"If this team of consultants fails, I have another warming up in the bullpen."

Etymology

From bull + pen.

Usage

American usage
Slang

Inflected Forms

bullpens (plural)

Phrases

rough up the bullpen

Frequently Paired Words

cowpen

Synonyms

detention cell detention centre

Questions

How do you pronounce bullpen?: The recorded pronunciation is /bˈʊlpˌɛn/.
What does bullpen mean?: An enclosed area used to hold bulls.
Where does bullpen come from?: From bull + pen.

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