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

Thomson’s temporary letdown is understandable, as the Phillies were reportedly quite close to closing the deal with Bichette and dramatically improving their infield offense. —Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026

Wirtz began on the right side of Liverpool’s front three but was given plenty of licence to roam infield and get involved. —Andy Jones, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026

As far as potential trade partners, the Mets now have a logjam of their own with Bichette, Lindor, Semien and Jorge Polanco expected to see the bulk of the infield playing time. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026

Regardless of how the Mets align their infield, Bichette is a major boost to the top of their lineup. —Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 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