bullpen

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English bull English pen English bullpen From bull + pen.

1. An enclosed area used to hold bulls.

   “Magnus and Big Dick are over in the bullpen, ready for tonight's rodeo.”

2. An enclosed area for pitchers to warm up in during a game.

   “After that hit, there is activity in the bullpen.”

   “Now the bullpens are hidden away underneath the bleachers, out of sight and sound.”

3. The relief pitchers of a team collectively.

   “Their bullpen is worn out after yesterday's doubleheader where both games went 12 innings.”

4. A place for someone or something to get ready.

   “If this team of consultants fails, I have another warming up in the bullpen.”

5. An open seating arrangement where project teams can communicate openly with minimal effort.

   “We have our sales team in a bullpen setup to keep their energy flowing.”

6. A military prison or its enclosing stockade.