midfield

[mid-feeld, -feeld]

noun

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

midfield

/ ˌmɪdˈfiːld /

noun

1. soccer

   1. the general area between the two opposing defences

   2. ( as modifier )

      a midfield player

Word History and Origins

Origin of midfield¹

mid- + field

Example Sentences

In short, they are both very high-quality drivers having exactly the sort of team-mate tussle in a midfield team one would expect.

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For so long, England have been trying to mesh moving parts into a midfield partnership that strikes the right blend.

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The 25-year-old, making only his second England appearance after a debut against the United States in the summer, looked immediately at home as he inserted himself into England's midfield debate.

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This meant Mac Allister had to leave his central midfield position to pick up Williams.

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It produced less midfield play, but more direct action in both boxes.

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