midfield

American

[mid-feeld, -feeld] / ˈmɪdˌfild, -ˈfild /

noun

the middle area of a sports field, especially the area midway between the two goals.

midfield British

/ ˌmɪdˈfiːld /

noun

soccer
1. the general area between the two opposing defences
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a midfield player

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Etymology

Origin of midfield

mid- + field

Vocabulary lists containing midfield

Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: mid-

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Example Sentences

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It has already been established Manchester United will be trying to sign at least two central midfield players in the summer.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Behind them were the remaining two PSG midfielders who were marked by Liverpool's midfield duo.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Hugo Ekitike, Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz formed a narrow line between PSG's defence and midfield.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Arsenal's Rice will be the high-class hub of England's midfield, with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa fighting for the number 10 position.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

They wouldn’t let the Kinnow players cross the midfield line with the ball.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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