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

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s infield single tied the game, and another run scored on the play from a Royals throwing error. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026

The former top infield prospect the Giants acquired from the Red Sox last week is set to begin an injury rehab assignment at Triple-A, and could soon join the mix. — Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2026

Instead, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski surprised much of the baseball world by reshaping the infield and ultimately asking Bryce Harper to return to the outfield. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

In addition to the outfield assist by Green, Lake Mary’s infield turned two double plays. — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 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