midfielder

noun

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

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Senior midfielder Olivia Lujano is catalyst for offense, joined by senior forward Isabella Matty and sophomore forward Viviana Lujano. Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 The 27-year-old midfielder from Quebec dribbled straight away and from the top of the semicircle finished his first of the season. Josh Gross, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026 Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano chose to rest his captain — along with midfielder Rodrigo De Paul — for the MLS regular-season visit to Charlotte. Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2026 Junior midfielder is a key piece for the District 24-5A champions, who could make a run in the Division II playoffs. Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 15 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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