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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The plan would also raze and rebuild a historic baseball stadium where Babe Ruth played and change a rugby field to one with artificial grass.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2023
All of those freeze-frames and all of that video tell us what a presence he was on the rugby field.
From BBC • Nov. 26, 2022
Mr. Macron waxed poetic from the rugby field where Thursday’s meeting took place, saying the new committee would help “rebuild consensus” and change France in a profound way.
From New York Times • Sep. 8, 2022
Better protecting women on the rugby field would be the best outcome of all in 2022.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2022
Moderate risk events include those that are held outdoors but in which close contact is unavoidable, including rugby, field hockey and soccer.
From Scientific American • Jul. 13, 2021
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