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

After several phases, Argentina went to the left edge where Piccardo ran strongly, then turned the ball infield to Oviedo who scored in a jubilant dive. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

Alika Williams may also see playing time in the infield with Gelof out as another utility option at Kotsay’s disposal. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Their first run off the 24-year-old right-hander scored in the third on a tapper up the first base line from Merrill, capping a rally that began with a one-out walk to Song and an infield single from Tatis. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

That system prides itself on player development, specifically in the middle infield. — Kansas City Star, 9 July 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