Showing results for midfield. Search instead for mindfield.

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of midfield

mid- + field

Vocabulary lists containing midfield

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

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Guardiola utilised diminutive Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano as a central defender at Barcelona, then transformed Bayern Munich's outstanding right-back Phillip Lahm into an equally effective holding midfield player.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

His sides have also featured 'inverted full-backs' coming inside to exert control in midfield rather than overlapping in orthodox fashion.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

This helped City overload United's midfield two with four of their own players.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Kieran Tierney and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain bring a wealth of experience and Sweden international Benjamin Nygren has knocked in 21 goals from midfield in all competitions.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The boys formed a circle at midfield, draped their arms around each other, and bowed their heads.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023