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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Sheets has become a serviceable left fielder. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025 The return of Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker appears to be coming in the near future. Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025 Liam Hicks recorded a go-ahead single against Orion Kerkering before the visitors tacked on an insurance run on a fielder’s choice. Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025 Peña, Paredes and resurgent center fielder Jake Meyers all spent substantial time on the IL this season. Chandler Rome, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fielder

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 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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