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Synonyms for ball park

Grammar : Noun
Spell : bawl-pahrk
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɔlˌpɑrk


Définition of ball park

Origin :
  • "baseball stadium," 1899, from (base)ball + park (n.). Figurative sense of "acceptable range of approximation" first recorded 1954, originally in the jargon of atomic weapons scientists, perhaps originally referring to area within which a missile was expected to return to earth; the reference is to broad but reasonably predictable dimensions.
  • The result, according to the author's estimate, is a stockpile equivalent to one billion tons of TNT. Assuming this estimate is "in the ball park," clearly there is valid reason for urging candor on the part of our government. [Ralph E. Lapp, "Atomic Candor," in "Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists," October 1954]
  • noun sporting venue
Example sentences :
  • At the ball park the parade waited for the intermittent uplifter.
  • Extract from : « Lady Luck » by Hugh Wiley
  • Once the ball park had been the grounds of a canning factory.
  • Extract from : « Mystery Wings » by Roy J. Snell
  • Could it be that Big Tim was trying to get the ball park, that these two were his aids?
  • Extract from : « Mystery Wings » by Roy J. Snell
  • Was not the ball park their very own—theirs to have and to hold for many a year?
  • Extract from : « Mystery Wings » by Roy J. Snell
  • Ive got a chance to be assistant ground-keeper at the ball park.
  • Extract from : « Baseball Joe in the Central League » by Lester Chadwick
  • There was but one thing to do—make all speed back to the ball park.
  • Extract from : « Baseball Joe in the Central League » by Lester Chadwick
  • We have to get an early start for the ball park so we can get a good place.
  • Extract from : « Back at School with the Tucker Twins » by Nell Speed
  • I'll help pass a law making it illegal for Hans Wagner to hang around a ball park except as water-boy.
  • Extract from : « At Good Old Siwash » by George Fitch
  • Turning the corner they reached the car line a few blocks from the ball park.
  • Extract from : « The Auto Boys' Quest » by James A Braden
  • It was to the effect that the unfortunate Pop Dutton had been arrested for creating a scene at a ball park.
  • Extract from : « Baseball Joe in the Central League » by Lester Chadwick

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