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infield

IHN-feeld

Infield (noun) means In baseball, the diamond-shaped area bounded by home plate and the three bases. Example: “The shortstop fielded a sharp grounder in the infield.”

noun
1
In baseball, the diamond-shaped area bounded by home plate and the three bases.
"The shortstop fielded a sharp grounder in the infield."
"Groundskeepers raked the infield dirt before the game."
2
The inner area enclosed by a racetrack.
"Fans set up tents in the infield to watch the race."

How to use infield

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe inner section of a baseball diamond or racetrack.

Common pairings
infield fly infield dirt in the infield

Word forms

more infield comparative, infielded past tense, infields plural, infields singular, most infield superlative

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Etymology

From in- plus field.

diamond baseball diamond

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Frequently asked questions

What does “infield” mean?

The word “infield” means in baseball, the diamond-shaped area bounded by home plate and the three bases. In plain terms, the inner section of a baseball diamond or racetrack.

How do you pronounce “infield”?

“Infield” is pronounced IHN-feeld (/ˈɪnfiːld/ in IPA).

How do you use “infield” in a sentence?

Here is “infield” used in a sentence: “The shortstop fielded a sharp grounder in the infield.”

What is the opposite of “infield”?

The opposite of “infield” — its antonyms — is outfield.

What part of speech is “infield”?

“Infield” is a noun.

How many meanings does “infield” have?

“Infield” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in baseball, the diamond-shaped area bounded by home plate and the three bases.

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