from the field

phrase

: in field goals as opposed to free throws

made 40 percent of his shots from the field

Examples of from the field in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Linebacker Leo Chenal, who helped the Chiefs win a pair of Super Bowl titles, was taken from the field in Landover, Maryland, on a stretcher during Washington’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Howard was 7-of-18 shooting but hit 10 of 10 from the free-throw line and Reese made just 4 of 15 from the field. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

While shooting 11-of-19 from the field, Stewart also made 10 of her 12 free throws in 38 minutes of action. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026

The Dream shot nearly 53% from the field and 50% from 3-point range. — CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for from the field

• battlefield
• unconcealed
• unrepealed
• unrevealed
• afield
• airfield
• annealed
• appealed
• brownfield
• coalfield
• concealed
• congealed