Meaning of the word ballpark in English

What does ballpark mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ballpark

US /ˈbɑːl.pɑːrk/
UK /ˈbɔːl.pɑːk/

Noun

a stadium or field where baseball is played

Example:
We spent the afternoon at the ballpark watching the game.
The new ballpark has a retractable roof.

Adjective

approximately correct; a rough estimate

Example:
Can you give me a ballpark figure for the cost?
We need a ballpark estimate before we can proceed.
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