batting cage

noun

: a screen placed around the back and sides of the home plate area to stop baseballs during batting practice

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The sporting goods chain is opening a new jumbo store format across the country, with features like an indoor climbing wall, batting cages and even an outdoor sports field. Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Carroll put in extra hours in the batting cages and worked to unwind the mechanical issues holding him back. Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 27 Aug. 2024 That’s why there’s also a 31.5-foot indoor climbing wall visible directly over Stack’s shoulder, nearby batting cages, golf bays, and even a 18,000 square foot outdoor sports field for customers to use. Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 Clubhouse tours will resume in the spring, taking visitors through the weight rooms, batting cages, bullpen, and interview room. Peter Larsen, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for batting cage 

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of batting cage was in 1891

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“Batting cage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/batting%20cage. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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