midfielder

noun

mid·​field·​er ˈmid-ˌfēl-dər How to pronounce midfielder (audio)
ˌmid-ˈfēl-
: a member of a midfield

Examples of midfielder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sarah Murrell, Perryville, senior, midfielder Murrell was an all-around difference maker for the Panthers. Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2024 Expected starting keeper Melissa Lowder tore her ACL in the preseason and central midfielder Alex Loera, the first player the club acquired, suffered a season-ending knee injury in the fourth game. Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024 The play in question was a goal scored by Wrexham midfielder Anthony Forde, which gave his team the lead in a November 2023 match against Yeovil. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024 Rapids’ midfielder Cole Bassett (23) slotted home a goal in the first half, with forward Rafael Navarro (9) following it up with a goal of his own just four minutes into the second half. Zachary Spindler-Krage, The Denver Post, 16 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for midfielder 

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Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of midfielder was in 1932

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“Midfielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midfielder. Accessed 3 Jul. 2024.

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