field of play

noun phrase

sports
: the part of a field that is officially marked as the place where the action of a game happens : playing field
Spectators are not allowed on the field of play.

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But after the tight confines in Los Angeles, Scott enjoyed letting the Canadian boat rip on a bigger field of play. Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025 Both players were badly affected by the knock and left the field of play after a long delay. Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 When a spectator clearly prevents a fielder from catching a fly ball by reaching onto the field of play, the batter shall be ruled out. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 The campaign will present the traditional tennis court not as a field of play, but as a stage for the game’s talents to perform and express themselves. Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for field of play

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“Field of play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20of%20play. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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