Definition of OUTFIELD

outfield

Meanings

Plural: outfields

Noun

  • the area of a baseball playing field beyond the lines connecting the bases
  • The region of the field between the infield and the outer fence.
  • The region of the field roughly outside of the infield or the wicket-keeper, slips, gully, point, cover, mid off, mid on, midwicket and square leg.
  • The area outside a racetrack or running track.
  • Arable land continually cropped without being manured.
  • Any open field at a distance from the farmsteading.

Verb

  • To perform better in defense (fielding).

Origin / Etymology

From out- + field.

Synonyms

backfield

Antonyms

infield

Scrabble Score: 12

outfield is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
outfield is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
outfield is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

outfield is a valid Words With Friends word