bullpen

Word parts

bull + pen

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈbʊlpɛn/

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Noun

Singular bullpen

Plural bullpens

A bull in a bullpen (sense 1)

Players warming up in a bullpen (sense 2)

Office bullpen (sense 3)

1. (countable) A bullpen is an enclosed area used to hold bulls.
2. (countable) (baseball) A bullpen is an enclosed area for pitchers to warm up in during a game.
3. (countable) A bullpen is an open seating arrangement where colleagues can communicate openly.