right field

noun

1
: the part of the baseball outfield to the right looking out from home plate
2
: the position of the player defending right field
right fielder noun

Examples of right field in a Sentence

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Acuna high-stepped into right field. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 Sorrell follows with a two-run home run to right field. Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 If Suzuki must miss any time, the Cubs likely would give Matt Shaw opportunities in right field, tapping into their outfield depth. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 Jac Caglianone will be in right field alongside Kyle Isbel in center and Isaac Collins in left. Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right field

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of right field was in 1857

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“Right field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20field. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

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right field

noun
1
: the part of the baseball outfield to the right looking out from the home plate
2
: the position of the player defending right field
right fielder noun
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