Sandlot: meaning, definitions and examples
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sandlot
[ ˈsændˌlɒt ]
informal play
A sandlot is a piece of land, often unmaintained, that is used for informal games, especially baseball and other sports. It is typically a makeshift field where children or community members gather to play without adhering to formal rules or regulations. The term evokes nostalgia, often representing the carefree nature of childhood and spontaneous play. Sandlots can be found in urban neighborhoods, rural areas, or spaces left vacant in towns.
Synonyms
open field, playground, vacant lot.
Examples of usage
- The kids spent their summer afternoons playing baseball in the sandlot.
- Growing up, we had a sandlot where we gathered every day after school.
- The local community created a sandlot for kids to enjoy outdoor sports.
- He reminisced about the sandlot games from his childhood, filled with laughter and friendly competition.
Translations
Translations of the word "sandlot" in other languages:
🇵🇹 campo de areia
🇮🇳 रेत का मैदान
🇩🇪 Sandplatz
🇮🇩 lapangan pasir
🇺🇦 пісочниця
🇵🇱 piaskownica
🇯🇵 砂場
🇫🇷 terrain de sable
🇪🇸 campo de arena
🇹🇷 kum sahası
🇰🇷 모래밭
🇸🇦 ملعب رمل
🇨🇿 písečné hřiště
🇸🇰 pieskovisko
🇨🇳 沙地
🇸🇮 peščena površina
🇮🇸 sandvöllur
🇰🇿 құм алаңы
🇬🇪 ქვიშა მოედანი
🇦🇿 qum sahəsi
🇲🇽 campo de arena
Etymology
The term 'sandlot' has its roots in American English and dates back to the late 19th century. It is a compound word formed from 'sand' and 'lot', which together describe a lot of land, often covered in sand or dirt, that is used for play or sport. The concept gained popularity with the rise of baseball as a pastime in the United States. Sandlots became iconic representations of American childhood, where children would gather to play the game without organized coaching or oversight. The documentary film 'The Sandlot' released in 1993 further cemented its cultural significance, celebrating friendships and experiences rooted in informal play. Over time, sandlots have come to symbolize the essence of juvenile freedom and creativity in sports.