outfield

1 of 2

noun (1)

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

outfielder

2 of 2

noun (2)

out·​field·​er -də(r) 

1

: a fielder stationed in the outfield in cricket

2

: a ballplayer (as in baseball or softball) who covers a position in the outfield

Examples of outfield in a Sentence

Noun (1)

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

Noun

Victor Bericoto, despite the loss, had another outstanding all-around game, recording another outfield assist and hitting another no-doubter. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 June 2026

The outfield fans toward Santa Maria on one side and Sta. — Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

The baseball traveled 443 feet and hit off the outfield scoreboard. — Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026

Thomas’ career began with a highlight-reel outfield assist in his MLB debut last June. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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