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

outfielder

ˈau̇t-ˌfēl-dər 

noun

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Clemens, who hit 19 home runs in 112 games while also filling in at second base and every outfield spot, will likely slide into a utility backup role. —CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025

The club has addressed their outfield needs — with the additions of Isaac Collins and Lane Thomas — while also solidifying their bullpen this offseason. —Kansas City Star, 19 Dec. 2025

Besides first base, Clemens also appeared at second and in the outfield for the Twins last season. —Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 15 Dec. 2025

First base, pitching and outfield are the biggest needs for New York as the winter meetings have wrapped up. —Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outfield

• afield
• airfield
• annealed
• appealed
• brownfield
• coalfield
• concealed
• congealed
• cornfield
• downfield
• goldfield
• hayfield

Kids Definition

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

outfielder

-ˌfēl-dər 

noun