Outfield: meaning, definitions and examples
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outfield
[ ˈaʊtˌfiːld ]
sports field
The outfield refers to the area of a baseball or cricket field that lies beyond the infield and is typically occupied by outfielders. In baseball, this area extends from the infield to the outfield fence, and it includes left field, center field, and right field. Outfielders are players stationed in this area, whose main responsibility is to catch or field balls that are hit into the outfield. The outfield is crucial for defensive plays, as well as for scoring runs through hits that land beyond the infield. The term can also have meanings in other sports, such as soccer, where it refers to players outside the penalty area.
Synonyms
far field, outskirts, remote area.
Examples of usage
- The outfield is where home runs are often caught.
- He plays in the outfield for his school’s baseball team.
- Outfielders need to have a strong arm to throw the ball back to the infield.
- She practiced her catching skills in the outfield all summer.
Translations
Translations of the word "outfield" in other languages:
🇵🇹 campo externo
🇮🇳 आउटफील्ड
🇩🇪 Outfield
🇮🇩 lapangan luar
🇺🇦 аутфілд
🇵🇱 pole zewnętrzne
🇯🇵 外野
🇫🇷 champ extérieur
🇪🇸 jardín exterior
🇹🇷 dış saha
🇰🇷 외야
🇸🇦 الملعب الخارجي
🇨🇿 vnější pole
🇸🇰 vonkajšie pole
🇨🇳 外场
🇸🇮 zunanje igrišče
🇮🇸 ytra velli
🇰🇿 сыртқы алаң
🇬🇪 გარე მოედანი
🇦🇿 xarici sahə
🇲🇽 campo exterior
Etymology
The term 'outfield' originated in the late 19th century, specifically deriving from the combination of 'out', meaning away from the center or nearer boundary, and 'field', denoting a grassy area often used for sports. The use of the word can be traced back to discussions of cricket and baseball, both of which gained popularity in the United States and England during that time. Initially referring to any area outside the infield, the term became more specialized as the sports evolved, separating defensive and offensive plays among various player positions. Over time, 'outfield' became standardized within sports lexicons, embodying a specific region of the field with strategic importance during gameplay.