Main Entry: mid·field

Pronunciation: \ˈmid-ˌfēld, ˌmid-ˈ\

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

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