infield

noun

in·​field ˈin-ˌfēld 

1

a

: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate

b

: the defensive positions comprising first base, second base, shortstop, and third base

also : the players who play these positions

2

: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track

3

: a field near a farmhouse

Examples of infield in a Sentence

He threw the ball across the infield.

The team has one of the best infields in the league.

Recent Examples on the Web

In kickball, my right foot sent the red rubber ball flying well past the infield, and I was deft at four square with my right hand. —Megan Marshall, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2025

The Royals also intend not only to bounce third baseman Maikel Garcia around the infield, but also to play him in center field against left-handers. —Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 1 Feb. 2025

Could the Yankees reacquire their former prospect to complete their 2025 infield mix? —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025

Clay Holmes, their closer for most of the last three seasons, left for a three-year contract with the Mets, who plan to use him as a starting pitcher. KIM TO RAYS An American League East rival made a notable addition to its infield Wednesday, as the Tampa Bay Rays agreed to terms with Ha-Seong Kim. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Phrases Containing infield

• infield hit
• infield out

Kids Definition

infield

noun

in·​field ˈin-ˌfēld 

1

a

: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate

b

: the players positioned in the infield

2

: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track

infielder

-ˌfēl-dər

noun