midfield
noun
the middle area of a sports field, especially the area midway between the two goals.
midfields
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pluralof midfield.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This was in part aided by Paraguay's poor defensive approach but Mauricio Pochettino's men provided the best example of how nations are opting to use more fluid midfields.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Yet the fact that France coach Didier Deschamps had no hesitation throwing Tchouameni in against one of the world’s best midfields spoke volumes of the confidence he has in him.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2021
However, the relentless pace of that league also makes it difficult to know when to save energy for when it’s most needed - the way the midfields of France, Spain, Germany and Italy do.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 14, 2017
Doubtless relieved when Conrad Smith, whose ability to find space in crowded midfields has been a rugby marvel, went off at halftime, the Wallabies were immediately afflicted by his successor, Sonny Bill Williams.
From New York Times ● Oct. 31, 2015
Perhaps Phil Brown actually meant to say 'agoraphobic'? A fear of wide-open spaces would seem to adequately explain why Andrea Pirlo might be hesitant to pit himself against predominantly English midfields week-in, week-out.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 27, 2012
