Outfield

Quick meaning: Outfield is a noun meaning (baseball, softball) The region of the field between the infield and the outer fence.

Meaning

(baseball, softball) The region of the field between the infield and the outer fence.

More Meanings

1. The area outside a racetrack or running track.
2. (Scotland, agriculture) Arable land continually cropped without being manured.
3. (Scotland, agriculture) Any open field at a distance from the farmsteading.
4. (baseball, cricket) To perform better in defense (fielding).
5. (cricket) The region of the field roughly outside of the infield or the wicket-keeper, slips, gully, point, cover, mid off, mid on, midwicket and square leg.

Example Sentences

He hit a long fly ball to the outfield in the gap to left.

Topgolf's newest game, Sonic the Hedgehog™, brings the fun for everyone! Players aim at giant outfield targets to hit springs, collect rings and take down badniks in iconic virtual Sonic environments, designed with all skill levels in mind.

A special dispatch sent to The Cincinnati Enquirer on the game stated that the Buckeyes outfielded and outplayed the Grays at every point, and that had the Bucks run for first base instead of watching the ball after they hit it, they would have increased the score.

Word Forms

• outfields
• outfielding
• outfielded

Synonyms for outfield

Depending on context, synonyms include backfield.

Antonyms for outfield

Common opposites include infield, diamond.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include infield, assists, field, backfield, centerfield, alley.

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