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outfielder

American

[out-feel-der] / ˈaʊtˌfil dər /

noun

Sports.

one of the players, especially in baseball, stationed in the outfield.

Etymology

Origin of outfielder

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

Example Sentences

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The Glassman twins at El Camino Real, baseball outfielder Ryan and softball pitcher Remy, have made huge impacts for their respective teams and continue to compete among themselves for bragging rights in the family.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Venezuelan outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. called the WBC “No. 1 in my career.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Rice has played the third-most minutes of any outfielder in all competitions for Arsenal - behind midfield partner Martin Zubimendi and the now-injured Jurrien Timber - starting in 37 of his 43 appearances this term.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

After his two homer-performance against Brazil on Saturday, outfielder Dante Nori revealed that he doesn’t even like coffee—an admission that would cause any self-respecting Italian to choke on his biscotto.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Alex picked up the ball just as the redheaded outfielder came running up.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers

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