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)

Examples of fielder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ohtani’s infield single loaded the bases for Freddie Freeman, who poked a two-run double just beyond the reach of diving right fielder Starling Marte for a 5-0 lead. Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024 Not with right-hander Luis Castillo baffling hitters for seven splendid innings and Colorado’s defense taking the night off as right fielder Sean Bouchard and center fielder Brenton Doyle both committed sloppy errors. Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fielder 

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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 4 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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