noun

outfield

OWT-feeld

Outfield (noun) means In baseball or cricket, the larger, more distant part of the playing field beyond the infield. Example: “The batter hit a long fly ball deep into the outfield.”

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noun

In baseball or cricket, the larger, more distant part of the playing field beyond the infield.

"The batter hit a long fly ball deep into the outfield."

How to use outfield

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe far part of a baseball or cricket field, away from the batter and infield players.

Common pairings

play the outfield deep outfield outfield fence

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

outfielded past tense, outfields plural, outfields singular

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Etymology

Built from "out-" plus "field."

Antonyms

infield

Related words

diamond infield

Rhymes for outfield

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Frequently asked questions

What does “outfield” mean?

The word “outfield” means in baseball or cricket, the larger, more distant part of the playing field beyond the infield. In plain terms, the far part of a baseball or cricket field, away from the batter and infield players.

How do you pronounce “outfield”?

“Outfield” is pronounced OWT-feeld (/ˈaʊtfild/ in IPA).

How do you use “outfield” in a sentence?

Here is “outfield” used in a sentence: “The batter hit a long fly ball deep into the outfield.”

What is the opposite of “outfield”?

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

What part of speech is “outfield”?

“Outfield” is a noun.

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