infield

noun

in·​field ˈin-ˌfēld How to pronounce infield (audio)
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.
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The Angels had the bases loaded to start the eighth against Jax after an infield single (Mike Trout), a walk (Taylor Ward) and a catcher’s interference (Jo Adell). Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025 These infield additions not only allowed for better rotation over the final two months of the year, but also allowed another viable option at shortstop if Volpe’s struggles continued. Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025 The Yankees went through a full infield workout before the series opener against the Texas Rangers. Dhani Joseph, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2025 Back in the leadoff spot, Shohei Ohtani dribbled a ball onto the grass in front of home plate and beat it out for an infield single. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for infield

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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The first known use of infield was in 1606

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“Infield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infield. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

infield

noun
in·​field ˈin-ˌfēld How to pronounce infield (audio)
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

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