outfield
noun
out·field
ˈau̇t-ˌfēld 
1
: the part of a baseball field beyond the infield and between the foul lines
2
: the baseball defensive positions comprising right field, center field, and left field
also
: the players who occupy these positions
Examples of outfield in a Sentence
He threw the ball to home plate from the outfield.
The team has one of the best outfields in the league.
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At 6-3, 191 pounds, Campbell presents a lanky frame in the middle of the infield or in the outfield.
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Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
An errant throw bounced into the outfield, and Ibáñez sprinted to third.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The adventure-seeking tyke immediately turned and took a step toward the outfield before his pops quickly gathered him for some photos.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
The outfielder will play in the outfield, and will be re-evaluated from there.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
An errant throw bounced into the outfield, and Ibáñez sprinted to third.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The adventure-seeking tyke immediately turned and took a step toward the outfield before his pops quickly gathered him for some photos.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
The outfielder will play in the outfield, and will be re-evaluated from there.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for outfield
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“Outfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfield. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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outfield
noun
out·field
ˈau̇t-ˌfēld
1
: the part of a baseball field beyond the infield and between the foul lines
2
: the players positioned in the outfield
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