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Definition of centerfield

centerfield

/ˈsɛntərˌfiːld/
(UK: centre field)
cen · ter · field
Plural:centerfields
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centerfield Lexical Profile

centerfield Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American In baseball and softball, the middle section of the outfield located behind second base, between left field and right field.

Example

"The batter hit a deep fly ball straight into centerfield to drive in the winning run."

2

American The defensive position played by the outfielder stationed in the middle section of the outfield.

Example

"Our fastest runner has played centerfield for the varsity team all season."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

More commonly written as the open compound "center field," though the single-word form "centerfield" is frequently used in sports journalism and when modifying another noun.

• Nearby Words

center
centered
centeredness
centerfield
centerfielder
centerfold
centering

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Centerfield. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/centerfield
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