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Definition of outfield

outfield

/ˈaʊt.fiːld/
out · field
Plural:outfields
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outfield Lexical Profile

outfield Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The outer grass area of a baseball, softball, or cricket playing field located beyond the infield or pitch, or the defensive players positioned in that area collectively.

Example

"The batter hit a high fly ball deep into the outfield."

2

Scottish Outlying arable land on an estate or farm situated beyond the enclosed infield, historically cultivated intermittently without regular manuring.

Example

"In traditional Scottish farming, oats were grown on the outfield until the soil was exhausted."

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• Nearby Words

outercourse
outermost
outerwear
outfield
outfielder
outfight
outfish

Word Origin & Etymology

Originally a late 15th-century Scottish agricultural term combining 'out-' and 'field' to denote arable land lying beyond the inner enclosed pastures of a farm; the sporting sense emerged in the mid-19th century in cricket and baseball.

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