midfielder

noun

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

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Shields portrays midfielder Jordan Henderson in the show that stars Joseph Fiennes as England’s men’s team manager. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026 Rapids midfielder Wayne Frederick was on the doorstep and sent it home to give the Rapids a 2-1 lead at the half. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2026 Two minutes later, 21-year-old midfielder Wayne Frederick scored his first professional goal for the lead back in first-half stoppage time. Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026 The visitors scored twice more before it was all said and done with midfielders Sophia Boman and Meg Hughes finding the back of the net in the second half. José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midfielder

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Mar. 2026.

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