midfielder

noun

mid·​field·​er ˈmid-ˌfēl-dər How to pronounce midfielder (audio)
ˌmid-ˈfēl-
: a member of a midfield

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The Kansas City Current midfielder had already broken the club’s single-season record of seven earlier this year. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026 Off a sliding pass from midfielder Nealy Martin, Tiernan scored in the 83rd minute. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 At the other end, Inter Miami midfielder Rodrigo De Paul sent a right-footed shot over the net just before halftime. — Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026 Off a sliding pass from midfielder Nealy Martin, Tiernan’s 83rd minute goal sealed the victory. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midfielder

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of midfielder was in 1932

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“Midfielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midfielder. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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