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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Chicago White Sox left fielder Tanner Murray went all-out in the 10th inning Sunday against the Washington Nationals, diving to catch CJ Abrams’ sinking liner. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 Left fielder Juan Soto, meanwhile, has filled the DH spot since returning last week from a calf strain. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026 After the teams played nine scoreless innings, Lile advanced to third on Jorbit Vivas' groundout and scored when left fielder Tanner Murray injured his shoulder making a diving catch on Abrams' sinking liner. CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 Adames surrendered the leadoff spot for a day at last to resurgent right fielder Jung Hoo Lee, with Christian Koss starting at shortstop. Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.

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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