outfield

noun

out·​field ˈau̇t-ˌfēld 

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 

noun

Examples of outfield in a Sentence

He threw the ball to home plate from the outfield.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Soto’s departure left a vacancy in the outfield, while last year’s primary first baseman (Anthony Rizzo) and second baseman (Gleyber Torres) are free agents. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024

First base is just as much of a hole as the outfield. —Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

Kevin Alcántara is a high-ceiling outfield prospect ranked among Chicago's best prospects. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024

With Tucker adding to the logjam in the outfield, figuring out what to do with either Bellinger or Seiya Suzuki will be among the Cubs’ next priorities. —Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

outfield

noun

out·​field ˈau̇t-ˌfēld 

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 

noun