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

The Dodgers would not be willing to give up their top prospect Dalton Rushing, who has the ability to play catcher and in the outfield. —David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024

Hernández is never going to be confused with a contact hitter or an above-average defender in the corner outfield. —Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024

With Goldschmidt in pinstripes, Bellinger is virtually certain to play in the outfield for the Yankees. —Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024

Goldschmidt is a four-time Gold Glove winner at first base, while Bellinger is an above-average defender in the outfield. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 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