Outfield (Noun)
Meaning
The area of a baseball playing field beyond the lines connecting the bases.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The left fielder tracked the ball as it sailed deep into the outfield, giving the opposing team a double.
- In this small stadium, the outfield was flanked by tall bleachers that offered great views of the surrounding neighborhood.
- As the visiting team's center fielder, Emily was responsible for patrolling the vast expanse of the outfield grass.
- After a batter hit the ball into the outfield with incredible force, several players converged to catch it.
- Because the ball had gone over the outfield fence, the umpire signaled a home run, sending the crowd into a frenzy.