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

Perez lined out to second baseman Ben Williamson with the infield drawn in. — Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

Freddie Freeman’s ground ball found its way through the right side of the infield for a two-out single in the fourth inning. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 July 2026

In recent days, Cox has been working with infield coach Ron Washington before games. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 June 2026

France brought the ball back infield and Penaud, coming in from wing, cut through a gap outside Jordie Barrett to score and add to his record tally of tries for his country. — ABC News, 4 July 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