upfield

adverb or adjective

up·​field ˈəp-ˈfēld How to pronounce upfield (audio)
: in or into the part of the field toward which the offensive team is headed

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Tijuana came out strong in the second half, pushing its lines upfield, looking to move the ball. — Ivan Orozco, sandiegouniontribune.com, 7 Mar. 2018 In the 36th minute, Christian Pulisic was dribbling upfield when Tim made a heady cut into open space. — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 25 June 2026 Villa kept the ball in the opening 40 seconds, passing around the back unhurriedly and gradually moving upfield. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 May 2026 The fad at the time was mimicking the Miami Hurricanes, just rushing upfield, aiming to sack quarterbacks and worrying about the run second. — Jon Blau, Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2020 See All Example Sentences for upfield

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of upfield was circa 1934

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“Upfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upfield. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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