Definition

Relating to a type of informal baseball played on a field that is not an official baseball field, often in a neighborhood or community setting.

Example

The kids spent their summer playing sandlot baseball every afternoon.

Conversation

Did you ever play sandlot baseball when you were a kid?

Yeah, it was the best! We would gather every weekend and just have fun.

I miss those days; nothing beats the excitement of a sandlot game.

Totally! Just the smell of the grass and the sound of the bat hitting the ball.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

An empty piece of land where children can play sports and games without formal organization.

Example

The kids spent the summer playing baseball on the sandlot.

Conversation

Do you remember playing at the old sandlot near our neighborhood?

Of course! We had so much fun there after school.

Yeah, those games were the best — just us and a baseball.

Root Explanation

**Sandlot** → The word is formed from "sand" (from Old English *sand*, meaning loose granular material) and "lot" (from Old English *lot*, meaning a piece of ground or area). A sandlot refers to a piece of ground covered with sand, often used for informal play or games.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'piece of ground' ('lot') that is covered with 'loose granular material' ('sand') — that's what a sandlot is, a place for play.

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