Outfield
(noun)
- The area of a playing field beyond the infield in baseball, cricket, or other sports.
- The part of a field that is farthest from the center or middle.
Origin:
Outfield emerged in the late 19th century as a compound noun from out + field.
Examples:
- The outfielder jumped over the fence to catch the fly ball.
- The cricket ball rolled to the edge of the outfield.
- The tennis ball sailed into the outfield.
- The quarterback threw the football to the wide receiver in the outfield.
- The soccer ball rolled into the empty outfield after the defender missed the shot.