ballpark

• Nom désignant un terrain ou un stade pour la pratique de sports de balle, notamment le baseball, ou utilisé au sens figuré pour évoquer une fourchette, une estimation ou un ordre de grandeur approximatif.

A noun referring to a facility where ball games, especially baseball, are played, or used figuratively to indicate an approximate range or estimate.

1. Sports venueB1formalamerican

   A facility or field where ball games, especially baseball, are played.

   terrain de sport

   • The crowd cheered loudly at the ballpark.
   • They went to the ballpark to watch the baseball game.
   • The new ballpark has a retractable roof.

   Synonymesdiamondfieldparkstadium

2. Approximate rangeB2informalamerican

   A rough estimate or range that is close to the actual value or scope of something.

   ordre de grandeur

   • The cost is in the ballpark of $500.
   • We need a ballpark figure for the budget.
   • His guess was in the right ballpark.

   Synonymesapproximationestimaterangevicinity