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

Giving ‘top talents’ a chance Glasner’s intention is to have a compact senior squad of 20 to 22 senior outfield players, backed up by youngsters. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Key players George Springer and Ernie Clement were sidelined, thrusting Jesus Sanchez into the outfield. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Pirela was signed by the Rangers at age 17 out of Barquisimeto, Venezuela, and played catcher, first base and the outfield from 2009 to 2011 for the team’s Dominican Republic Summer League affiliate. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Green credits Benge’s growth in the outfield to his quickened release on throws. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 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