fielder

noun

field·​er ˈfēl-dər How to pronounce fielder (audio)
: one that fields
especially : a defensive player stationed in the field (as in baseball)

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The senior center fielder promptly broke his hamate bone against Lincoln-Way Central. Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026 Wilyer Abreu is coming off back-to-back Gold Glove wins, and leads all MLB right fielders with seven DRS. Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026 Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger was scratched from the lineup because of a sore right shoulder. Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026 Hao-Yu Lee's two-out RBI triple off the outstretched glove of Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone opened the scoring in the second. CBS News, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fielder

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fielder was in 1832

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“Fielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fielder. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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fielder

noun
field·​er ˈfēl-dər How to pronounce fielder (audio)
: one that fields
especially : a baseball player stationed in the outfield while the opposing team is at bat

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