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

While responding to help, the two World of Outlaws emergency vehicles collided, and Hurt and another driver, Jerry Myers, were thrown from the vehicles in the infield, authorities said. —Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026

Venezuelans ran onto the infield to celebrate as the Americans stared while leaning on their dugout railing. —Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026

Galloway hits an infield single, bringing the tying run to the plate. —Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026

Also back are seniors Ethan Singer and Kayden Nimer, who will pitch and play in the infield; senior catcher Michael Willhite; and senior outfielders Owen Goeb and Carter Behrns. —Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 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