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outfielder

American  
[out-feel-der] / ˈaʊtˌfil dər /

noun

Sports.
outfielders plural
  1. one of the players, especially in baseball, stationed in the outfield.


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Etymology

Origin of outfielder

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; outfield + -er 1

Example Sentences

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That is what Treinen and outfielder Alex Call did when the Dodgers celebrated Pride Night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

In fact, Burke was traded to the A’s for outfielder Bill North.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

I was an outfielder in the Braves Minor League system until I was brought up to the majors on Sept. 7, 1968.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“It’s vintage Mike Trout,” Angels outfielder Jo Adell said recently.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

No way the outfielder could get to it in time.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers

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