midfield
noun
mid·field
ˈmid-ˌfēld 
ˌmid-ˈfēld
1
: the middle portion of a field
especially
: the portion of a playing field (as in football) that is midway between goals
2
: the players on a team (as in lacrosse or soccer) that normally play in the midfield
Examples of midfield in a Sentence
The team captains shook hands at midfield.
The ball went out of bounds near midfield.
They have a talented midfield this year.
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Scores of those from Northern California who were killed in the line of duty in the last year were recognized before the game in an emotional tribute at midfield.
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Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
That leaves a choice between Jefferson Lerma, who is not a natural centre-back having largely played in midfield, Jaydee Canvot, whose inexperience has shown in his inconsistent performances and Chadi Riad, who has spent most of the past 18 months out injured.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The senior captain notched seven goals and seven assists out of the midfield for the Wamps this year, earning All-State and Eastern Mass.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
The tactical shift delivered better midfield control and limited opponents’ quality looks.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
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Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
That leaves a choice between Jefferson Lerma, who is not a natural centre-back having largely played in midfield, Jaydee Canvot, whose inexperience has shown in his inconsistent performances and Chadi Riad, who has spent most of the past 18 months out injured.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The senior captain notched seven goals and seven assists out of the midfield for the Wamps this year, earning All-State and Eastern Mass.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
The tactical shift delivered better midfield control and limited opponents’ quality looks.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Midfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midfield. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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