left field

left field

noun

Definition of LEFT FIELD

1

: the position of the player defending left field

2

: the part of the baseball outfield to the left looking out from the plate

3

a : a state or position far from the mainstream (as of prevailing opinion) <they were really out in left field with that idea> b : a source of the unexpected or illogical <that question came out of left field>

— left fielder noun

First Known Use of LEFT FIELD

1857

Rhymes with LEFT FIELD

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