Meaning & use

outfield

noun·Everyday

The part of a baseball or cricket field farthest from home plate or the batter, or the players stationed there.

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The center fielder sprinted deep into the outfield to catch the fly ball.

Cricket coaches often place their fastest fielders in the outfield to cut off long hits.

A note on using this word

"Outfield" can mean either the physical area of the field or, collectively, the players positioned there.

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