fielder

noun

field·​er ˈfēl-dər How to pronounce fielder (audio)
: one that fields
especially : a defensive player stationed in the field (as in baseball)

Examples of fielder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., who also had the flu, was back on the field for the first time since Thursday and participated fully in workouts. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025 Perhaps eventually the 15-year, $765-million deal that the 26-year-old right fielder signed with the Mets will become accepted as the norm. John Perrotto, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 The Dodgers supplemented their outfield this winter and plan on having Michael Conforto as their everyday left fielder. Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025 However, Boone plans on using the 29-year-old as his everyday center fielder. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fielder

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fielder was in 1832

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Fielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fielder. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

fielder

noun
field·​er ˈfēl-dər How to pronounce fielder (audio)
: one that fields
especially : a baseball player stationed in the outfield while the opposing team is at bat

More from Merriam-Webster on fielder

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!