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midfield

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

noun

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

midfield British  
/ ˌmɪdˈfiːld /

noun

  1. 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

Example Sentences

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PSG's fluid attackers either dropped deep or moved to one side of the pitch, creating overloads around Liverpool's midfield.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 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

The FA Cup winner's dribbling strengths and link-up play make him a formidable presence in midfield.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Face off at midfield and . . . the Hornets have it!

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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