Definition

A type of shelter or boat created by hollowing out a log or digging into the ground, often used for protection or as a resting place.

Example

The team waited in the dugout during the rain delay of the game.

Conversation

Did you see where the team went during the game?

Yeah, they were all in the dugout waiting for their turn.

I wonder what they talk about while they're in the dugout.

Probably strategies or just having a good time together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dugout → The word originates from the combination of 'dug' (the past participle of 'dig', meaning to excavate) and 'out' (meaning away from a place). A dugout refers to a shelter or boat that has been excavated or hollowed out from the ground or a tree trunk.

Memory Tip

Think of 'digging' ('dug') something 'out' — that's how a dugout is created, by excavating a space.

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