right field
Americannoun
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the area of the outfield to the right of center field, as viewed from home plate.
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the position of the player covering this area.
Etymology
Origin of right field
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Playing in goal for the U.S. men’s national soccer team is a little like playing right field for the Yankees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
As the night wore on and the energy in the stands flatlined, they piled into an empty section in the upper reaches of the right field seats with plans to rip off their shirts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
“Whoever started that in right field, I’ll do whatever I need to do to make sure they come every game,” Marmol said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
The next inning, the Rays’ Ben Williamson hit a two-out single to Tucker in right field, and Tampa’s Jonathan Aranda darted around third toward home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
The next batter hit a long fly ball to right field.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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