ball field

Thân thiện

The team practices on the ball field after school.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A baseball playing field: A large, open area of ground, typically with a diamond-shaped infield and an outfield, that is specially prepared and marked for playing the game of baseball.

Usage

• The word "ball field" is a compound noun used to specify the type of athletic field. It is commonly used in American English.
• It refers to the entire defined area where a baseball game is played, including the pitcher's mound, bases, and outfield grass.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The community built a new ball field for the little league.
  • We spent the afternoon practicing on the empty ball field.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in a general sense for any field used for baseball, from professional stadiums to simple sandlots.
• It is often used interchangeably with "baseball field," though "ball field" can sometimes sound more informal or community-oriented.

Variants and Related Words

• Baseball field (n): A more specific synonym for "ball field."
• Diamond (n): A common term for the infield of a baseball field, referencing its shape.
• Ballpark (n): A stadium or enclosed field where baseball is played; implies a larger, more formal facility than a simple "ball field."

Synonyms

• Baseball field: The playing field for baseball.
• Baseball diamond: Emphasizes the infield area.

Notes

• "Ball field" is a specific term for baseball. For fields used for other sports, different terms are used (e.g., soccer field, football field).
• Do not confuse with the general term "field," which can refer to any open area of land or a field for other sports.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the baseball playing field

Từ đồng nghĩa

• baseball field
• diamond