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.
Recent Examples on the Web About 10 minutes before scheduled first pitch against the Padres, the teams optimistically took the field for the national anthem with a tarp over the infield as a backdrop. Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 In the front yard of Ruben Niebla’s childhood home, a small rectangular patch of grass served as a baseball infield. Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024 The shortstop's presence raises some questions for Baltimore's infield. Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024 As the white flag flew to signal the start of the final lap, Byron was in the lead shortly before NASCAR called a caution when Ross Chastain’s car slid through the infield grass at the famed Daytona International Speedway in Florida. Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 20 Feb. 2024 On Pause—For At Least A Week—For DOJ Response With Gold Glovers Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner in the middle of the infield, the Cubs have a chance to be that kind of team. Phil Rogers, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 Both players are Southern California natives who play multiple infield positions and could provide some leadership. Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 29 Jan. 2024 Hernández can also slot in at any spot in the infield, providing some defensive insurance for Max Muncy at third base, Gavin Lux at shortstop, Mookie Betts at second and even Freddie Freeman at first. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024 Soler got another fastball — 98 mph — and didn’t miss this time, ripping a ground ball up the middle that snuck through the defense playing on the cut of the infield grass. Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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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