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

Houston Christian had a chance to get out of the sixth inning with a nine-run deficit, but Texas tallied its 13th run of the game as Huskies first baseman Katcher Halligan was unable to snag shortstop Graham Laxton's throw on Ethan Mendoza's infield single. —Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026

The Cubs infield is largely set through this season, given the experience on the roster. —Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026

The Mets still have plenty of versatile backup infield options, including Ronny Mauricio and Vidal Bruján. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026

Sunday will also mark the first time that both Caleb Durbin and Marcelo Mayer will start in the infield together. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 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