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

The barbecue aroma filled the parking lot as the long wait had fans more than ready to watch the Chiefs take the field. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

The Astros are still guaranteed to take the field Tuesday evening against the Kansas City Royals in sole possession of the American League West lead. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

The league is teaming up with none other than NASA in an effort to showcase aeronautics and space exploration before players take the field at select football games. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

One player who is expected to take the field at Melbourne Cricket Ground is Myles Garrett. — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for take the field

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• hayfield