Dugout/ˈdʌɡaʊt/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Sports Shelter In sports, specifically baseball, 'dugout' refers to the team bench area. The players rested in the dugout between innings. Pro Tip 2/3Underground Use 'Dugout' implies an area below ground level, offering protection and cover. During the intense bombing, everyone scrambled to the war dugout. Pro Tip 3/3Military Context In a military context, 'dugout' often suggests a temporary, secured location for soldiers. The platoon awaited further orders in the dugout.