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

The Royals were hoping to have their entire infield win a Gold Glove. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Sal Frelick moved in from left to form a five-man infield, with three defenders on the left side and everyone playing in. — Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

But going over to the left side of the infield is a different animal altogether. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026

Murphy pitched 11 complete games and also caught and played infield and outfield at Florida Atlantic in 1981 and ‘82. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 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