fielder
0 antonyms and opposites of fielder, grouped by meaning.
Noun — In cricket or baseball, a player positioned to catch or stop the ball rather than bat.
How to use fielder
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From "field" plus the agent suffix -er; the sporting sense dates to the early 1800s.
Full origin of fielder →Frequently asked questions
What does “fielder” mean?
The word “fielder” means in cricket or baseball, a player positioned to catch or stop the ball rather than bat. In plain terms, a player on defense whose job is to catch or retrieve the ball.
How do you use “fielder” in a sentence?
Here is “fielder” used in a sentence: “The fielder made a diving catch to end the inning.”
What part of speech is “fielder”?
“Fielder” is a noun.
Where does the word “fielder” come from?
The word “fielder” dates back to around 1800. From "field" plus the agent suffix -er; the sporting sense dates to the early 1800s.
Is “fielder” a common word?
“Fielder” is an uncommon word in modern English.