outfield

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noun (1)

out·​field ˈau̇t-ˌfēld How to pronounce outfield (audio)
1
: the part of a baseball field beyond the infield and between the foul lines
2
: the baseball defensive positions comprising right field, center field, and left field
also : the players who occupy these positions
outfielder
ˈau̇t-ˌfēl-dər How to pronounce outfield (audio)
noun

outfielder

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noun (2)

out·​field·​er -də(r) How to pronounce outfielder (audio)
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: a fielder stationed in the outfield in cricket
2
: a ballplayer (as in baseball or softball) who covers a position in the outfield

Examples of outfield in a Sentence

Noun (1) He threw the ball to home plate from the outfield. The team has one of the best outfields in the league.
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After the play, Lasko could not get up and remained on the ground in the outfield. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 The Guardians can now deploy Kahlil Watson anywhere in their outfield. — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Vitello seemed more concerned about the Giants’ infield depth than finding a place for Ramos in the outfield moving forward. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 28 June 2026 Ryan Kreidler hit a two-run single and advanced to second base off a fielding error by Alvarez, who overran the ball in the outfield. — CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for outfield

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of outfield was in 1868

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“Outfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfield. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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outfield

noun
out·​field ˈau̇t-ˌfēld How to pronounce outfield (audio)
1
: the part of a baseball field beyond the infield and between the foul lines
2
: the players positioned in the outfield
outfielder
-ˌfēl-dər How to pronounce outfield (audio)
noun

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