outfield

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noun (1)

out·​field ˈau̇t-ˌfēld How to pronounce outfield (audio)
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: 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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Bauers is limited to first base and the corner outfield defensively and isn’t particularly strong at any of those positions, but the power and patience combination at the plate should garner plenty of interest this offseason. — Jim Bowden, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The Marlins have played him in the corner outfield spots and DH. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Since then, the Phillies have had to move forward with a different outfield mix while Castellanos moved on to the San Diego Padres. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Giendry tossed his glove in the air as his teammates swarmed him in the outfield. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 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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