field of play

noun phrase

sports
: the part of a field that is officially marked as the place where the action of a game happens : playing field
Spectators are not allowed on the field of play.

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On-field treatment delay Players who require on-field treatment from medical staff will have to leave the field of play for one minute after the restart, bar notable exceptions. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026 What distinguishes great leaders from good operators is their ability, especially in the heat of battle, to see the full field of play. Martin Whittaker, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Sport has moved beyond the field of play, spilling into fashion, design, hospitality, and luxury. John Vorwald, Robb Report, 24 May 2026 Location and point of operations is a central theme of why these teams find themselves here, jousting not on a field of play, but in a makeshift courtroom. Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for field of play

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“Field of play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20of%20play. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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