take the field

phrase

sports

: to run out onto the field to begin play

The home team took the field.

Examples of take the field in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the third time in 10 years, Florida State will have an interim head coach take the field with the goal of not just winning a football game but also trying to deliver stability. — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

That will be tested when the Chiefs take the field down two cornerbacks in Mansoor Delane (shoulder) and L’Jarius Sneed (knee/IR). — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026

Martín Demichelis' Leipzig, meanwhile, have most of their starters fit and ready to take the field. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026

Look for the next Celebrity Guest Cheerleader to take the field during the NFL holiday games. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for take the field

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