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

Martin removed his right fielder for loafing on a ball hit to the outfield. —Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

Olson, who had three hits, made his first appearance in the outfield since playing in left field for Oakland in 2017. —CBS News, 18 June 2026

Amidst their search, former Phillies utility player Weston Wilson, once a potential outfield solution, has found a new team. —Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

In the fifth inning, belted a second triple off the outfield wall in right. —Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outfield

• afield
• airfield
• annealed
• appealed
• brownfield
• coalfield
• concealed
• congealed
• cornfield
• downfield
• goldfield
• hayfield

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