ball field
Definition
- 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.
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the baseball playing field
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