fielder

noun

field·​er ˈfēl-dər How to pronounce fielder (audio)
: one that fields
especially : a defensive player stationed in the field (as in baseball)

Examples of fielder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After two were out, Madison Haynes lofted a ball to deep left field that went off the glove of the right fielder and into the corner for an RBI double. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2024 But right fielder Trevor Gonzales made a perfect throw to the plate to cut down Wheeler. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for fielder 

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Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fielder was in 1832

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“Fielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fielder. Accessed 16 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

fielder

noun
field·​er ˈfēl-dər How to pronounce fielder (audio)
: one that fields
especially : a baseball player stationed in the outfield while the opposing team is at bat

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