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

But outside the outfield, it’s been hard to see on the base paths. — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Rising star Jac Caglianone left early with right-shoulder soreness after attempting to make a diving grab in the outfield at Kauffman Stadium. — Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

With the trade deadline looming at the beginning of next month, the Chicago Cubs made a significant move that seems designed to protect their outfield depth for the stretch run. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Shohei Ohtani wrapped up long toss in the Citizens Bank Park outfield Wednesday afternoon, turned and headed for the two-story bullpen stairs. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 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