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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Wirtz, whose deployment behind the strikers disrupted Liverpool's midfield bedrock to leave them horribly vulnerable all season, has been shifted around from his central role to the flanks as Slot has sought answers.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Gisele is a defender and Alyssa a forward, but Zoe plays in the midfield.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Arsenal, without a striker, however now had an extra man in midfield.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

PSG's midfield trio, alert to Arsenal's midfield three, looked to shift across onto Merino at times but this would leave another Arsenal midfielder free helping the Gunners get up the pitch.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

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

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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