midfielder

noun

mid·​field·​er ˈmid-ˌfēl-dər How to pronounce midfielder (audio)
ˌmid-ˈfēl-
: a member of a midfield

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The Thorns took the lead in the 53rd minute on a deflected shot from midfielder Jessie Fleming. — ABC News, 25 July 2026 The former Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder is currently a free agent as his Everton deal expired at the start of the month. — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 24 July 2026 That’s the hope for Kansas City Current midfielder Vanessa DiBernardo. — Pj Green july 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for midfielder

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of midfielder was in 1932

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“Midfielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midfielder. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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