Sandlotter: meaning, definitions and examples
⚾
sandlotter
[ ˈsænˌlɑːtə ]
sports setting
A sandlotter is typically a person who plays informal baseball or other games in a sandlot, which is a field or vacant space not specifically designed for organized sports. This term often conveys a sense of carefree recreation and childhood fun, suggesting playful competition rather than formalized play.
Synonyms
amateur athlete, casual gamer, recreational player.
Examples of usage
- He was just a sandlotter, playing baseball with friends every weekend.
- Many famous athletes started out as sandlotters before joining professional teams.
- During the summer, local kids become sandlotters, enjoying games from morning till dusk.
Translations
Translations of the word "sandlotter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 campeão de um campo de areia
🇮🇳 रेत के मैदान का खिलाड़ी
🇩🇪 Sandlot-Spieler
🇮🇩 pemain lapangan pasir
🇺🇦 гравець піщаного майданчика
🇵🇱 gracz piaskownicy
🇯🇵 砂場のプレーヤー
🇫🇷 joueur de terrain de sable
🇪🇸 jugador de campo de arena
🇹🇷 kum sahasında oyuncu
🇰🇷 모래밭 선수
🇸🇦 لاعب ساحة الرمل
🇨🇿 hráč pískoviště
🇸🇰 hráč pieskoviska
🇨🇳 沙地球员
🇸🇮 igralec peščene površine
🇮🇸 sandvöllur leikmaður
🇰🇿 құм алаңы ойыншысы
🇬🇪 ქვიშის მოედნის მოთამაშე
🇦🇿 qum meydanı oyunçusu
🇲🇽 jugador de campo de arena
Etymology
The term 'sandlotter' comes from 'sandlot,' which refers to an open area of land often covered with sand or loose dirt where informal games are played. The word 'sandlot' originated in the United States in the late 19th century, gaining popularity as urban areas expanded and children sought places to play outside of organized sports fields. Such spaces provided an opportunity for spontaneous games, fostering community and creativity. The evolution of the term reflects the transition from structured sports to the playful nature of games played freely by children and young adults alike. Over time, 'sandlotter' has become synonymous with those who embrace the joy of playing sports without the constraints and pressures of competition.