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

At Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek, the baseball diamond had a different team of Mudhens on it, as a flock of Canada geese took over a huge puddle that formed on the infield. —John Ramos, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026

Griffin Conine is trading the outfield grass for the infield dirt. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026

Developing an infield is a tall order but defense is usually a strength for teams coached by Rob Weil, a seven-time section champion. —Dan Albano, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026

Another possible infield bat who Boston could aim for is Brandon Lowe. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 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