infield

noun

in·​field ˈin-ˌfēld 

1

a

: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate

b

: the defensive positions comprising first base, second base, shortstop, and third base

also : the players who play these positions

2

: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track

3

: a field near a farmhouse

Examples of infield in a Sentence

He threw the ball across the infield.

The team has one of the best infields in the league.

Recent Examples on the Web

As for the Yankees, their infield looks like a mess after the loss of second baseman Gleyber Torres in free agency, followed by a rash of injuries in spring training that has now claimed third baseman D.J. LeMahieu with a sore calf. —Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025

Together, Adames and Chapman will hold down the left side of the Giants’ infield for years to come. —Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025

The Mets are assessing their infield options after Nick Madrigal, who was expected to be a bench piece, suffered a shoulder fracture. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025

His second batter was Austin Nola, who ripped a 93 mph line drive off Erceg’s right cleat, which resulted in an infield single. —Dylan Pescatore, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Phrases Containing infield

• infield hit
• infield out

Rhymes for infield

• afield
• airfield
• annealed
• appealed
• brownfield
• coalfield
• concealed
• congealed
• cornfield
• downfield
• goldfield
• hayfield

Kids Definition

infield

noun

in·​field ˈin-ˌfēld 

1

a

: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate

b

: the players positioned in the infield

2

: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track

infielder

-ˌfēl-dər

noun