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

Manager Daniel Farke made a series of substitutions at half time and during the second period, but Muharemovic played more minutes than any other outfield player. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Such a move could shift Turner to second base or the outfield, underscoring the Phillies' acknowledgment that his current struggles are a significant team issue. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

McCray has shown off the breadth of his physical tools during this homestand, recording both a steal and an outfield assist in Friday’s win over the Angels. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

During the bottom of the sixth inning of the Baltimore Orioles’ 8-5 win over the Detroit Tigers, a black squirrel got loose in the outfield. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

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