infield

noun

in·​field ˈin-ˌfēld 

1

a

: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate

b

: the defensive positions comprising first base, second base, shortstop, and third base

also : the players who play these positions

2

: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track

3

: a field near a farmhouse

Examples of infield in a Sentence

He threw the ball across the infield.

The team has one of the best infields in the league.

Recent Examples on the Web

One team source indicated a preference for Marcelo Mayer at third base, which suggests the club is targeting a second baseman for its infield opening. —Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026

Houston has an infield logjam to clear as well, and Paredes has two years of team control remaining. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026

The additon of Arraez, 28, likely turns Casey Schmitt into a super utility player, one who has seen time at all four infield positions in his major-league career. —Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026

Fans can stroll the infield grass and can sign their name on the start-finish line. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Phrases Containing infield

• infield hit
• infield out

Rhymes for infield

• afield
• airfield
• annealed
• appealed
• brownfield
• coalfield
• concealed
• congealed
• cornfield
• downfield
• goldfield
• hayfield

Kids Definition

infield

noun

in·​field ˈin-ˌfēld 

1

a

: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate

b

: the players positioned in the infield

2

: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track

infielder

-ˌfēl-dər

noun