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

Last offseason, as the Red Sox courted Bregman in their initial pursuit, a team source confirmed that the club was focused on a three- or four-year deal, but nothing longer than that, to not block infield prospects Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell. —Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026

Other infield candidates currently on the 40-man roster include Kristian Campbell, Nate Eaton, Nick Sogard, David Hamilton and newcomer Tristan Gray. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026

Primarily a shortstop in the minor leagues, Fitzgerald has played all four infield positions. —Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026

There, where the infield typically sits, is a regulation ice rink that passed the most important test of all during the Panthers’ practice Thursday afternoon. —Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 1 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