outfield

[ out-feeld ]

/ ˈaʊtˌfild /

noun

Baseball.

the part of the field beyond the diamond.
the positions played by the right, center, and left fielders.
the outfielders considered as a group (contrasted with infield).

Cricket. the part of the field farthest from the batsman.

Agriculture.

the outlying land of a farm.
land not regularly tilled but normally used for pasture.Compare infield(def 3).

an outlying region.

Nearby words

outermost, outersole, outerwear, outface, outfall, outfield, outfielder, outfighting, outfit, outfit car, outfitter

Origin of outfield

First recorded in 1630–40; out- + field

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The coacher on third base will shout at the runner on a short hit to the outfield, “Take your turn!”
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The suggestion had been made by Outfield, and Joel had at once warmly pressed him to come.
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British Dictionary definitions for outfield

outfield

/ (ˈaʊtˌfiːld) /

noun

cricket the area of the field relatively far from the pitch; the deepCompare infield (def. 1)

baseball

the area of the playing field beyond the lines connecting first, second, and third bases
the positions of the left fielder, centre fielder, and right fielder taken collectivelyCompare infield (def. 2)

agriculture farmland most distant from the farmstead

Derived Formsoutfielder, noun

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Word Origin and History for outfield

outfield

1630s, "outlying land of a farm" (especially in Scotland), from out + field (n.); sporting sense is attested from 1851 in cricket, 1868 in baseball. Related: Outfielder.