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

Philadelphia scored a pair of runs in the first inning without hitting a ball out of the infield. — CBS News, 22 June 2026

The ball hadn’t even traveled past the infield by the time Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy hung his head in defeat. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026

Kyle's parents, Tom and Gaye Busch, also joined his older brother, NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch, in gathering at the speedway's infield as NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell paid tribute to the two-time Cup Series champion with a speech. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026

Tellez, who openly refuses to leave the infield, remained at first base, pushing Olson to the unfamiliar position. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 June 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