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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In the modern game, from Tests to T20s and The Hundred, each side will now tend to include more than one gun fielder. James Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025 With Xavier Edwards and Agustin Ramirez on, Otto Lopez reached on a fielder’s choice, loading the bases with two out. Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025 Although the Chicago Cubs’ right fielder looked better at the plate during their nine-game road trip, Tucker had not homered at Wrigley Field since July 19. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025 Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham was batting and ahead in the count 1-0. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fielder

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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 9 Sep. 2025.

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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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