outfield

[ out-feeld ]

/ ˈaʊtˌfild /

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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.

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Origin of outfield

First recorded in 1630–40; out- + field

Words nearby outfield

outersole, outer space, outerwear, outface, outfall, outfield, outfielder, outfighting, outfit, outfit car, outfitter

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How to use outfield in a sentence

The Red Sox, in turn, tried him at first base and in the corner outfield spots.
Nationals sign Blake Swihart to minor league deal with spring training invite|Jesse Dougherty|January 27, 2021|Washington Post
The Nationals’ outfield, in turn, cratered to 29th out of 30 teams with minus-43 defensive runs saved.
Signing Kyle Schwarber puts a spotlight on Victor Robles’s defense|Jesse Dougherty|January 11, 2021|Washington Post
Earlier in the month, he noted the best way to upgrade the offense was at first base or the corner outfield spots.
In Josh Bell, the Nationals added a big bat. Now Mike Rizzo might search for another.|Jesse Dougherty|December 26, 2020|Washington Post
Corner outfield, on the other hand, shows much clearer paths for Rizzo to boost the offense.
Ryan Zimmerman wants to play. The Nats need first basemen. But it’s not so simple.|Jesse Dougherty|December 18, 2020|Washington Post

If that’s the case, Schwarber would hurt any NL team in the outfield next season.
Nationals keep surveying a deepened corner outfield market|Jesse Dougherty|December 11, 2020|Washington Post
ESPN's SportsNation compiled a Derek Jeter dating diamond, and Mariah Carey and Jessica Alba were relegated to the outfield.
The Captain’s Log: Derek Jeter’s Lady-Killing Past, From ‘Yeah, Jeets!’ to Gift Baskets|Emily Shire|September 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Does the number of stars that came out of Angels in the Outfield amaze you?
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Back-to-back Derby winner Yoenis Céspedes will now suit up as an American League outfield reserve.
Can Baseball’s All-Star Game Be Saved?|Peter C. Bjarkman|July 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Just then a crack sound came from the TV and the ball rolled to the outfield wall.
How Peter Worthington Taught His Grandson to Love Baseball|David Frum|May 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Read Angell, and you can practically feel the summer breeze blowing through the outfield bleachers.
The 13 Best Baseball Books: From ‘The Art of Fielding’ to ‘Moneyball’|Jimmy So|April 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The trouble was in the outfield—where the trouble in such contests are sure to congregate.
The Varmint|Owen Johnson
In the first inning, Rodman played third until he had muffed two perfect throws, when Bunny shifted him to the outfield.
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High|Leslie W. Quirk
Both the shortstop and the second baseman were facing the outfield, watching the soaring ball.
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High|Leslie W. Quirk
That afternoon Ken had three well-meaning but old-fashioned ball-players coach him in the outfield.
The Young Pitcher|Zane Grey
He would talk to me between each ball he hit to the outfield.
Pitching in a Pinch|Christy Mathewson

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 forms of outfield

outfielder, noun

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