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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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But center fielder Trent Grisham accepting the qualifying offer has undoubtedly complicated the situation. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025 His first two outs were line drives to the center fielder. Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2025 Listed as a center fielder, Davis made national headlines for her pitching prowess for Philly's Taney Dragons, leading them to the national semifinals. Joe Brandt, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025 New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge took home honors in the American League for a second consecutive year. Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025 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 2 Dec. 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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