Definition

The area in baseball that is located beyond the infield, where outfielders play. It includes left field, center field, and right field.

Example

The ball was hit deep into the outfield, making it difficult for the infielders to catch it.

Conversation

Did you see that amazing catch in the outfield yesterday?

Yeah, that was incredible! I can't believe he jumped that high.

I wish I could play in the outfield like that.

With practice, you could definitely make some great catches too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Outfield** → It is formed from "out" (from Old English *ūtan*, meaning outside) and "field" (from Old English *feld*, meaning open land or field). The word "outfield" refers to the area outside the infield in a baseball or cricket field, or generally an area of open land.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'outside' ('out') in an 'open land' ('field') — that's what outfield means.

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