outfield

plural outfields

1. ball gamesThe region of the field between the infield and the outer fence.

   He hit a long fly ball to the outfield in the gap to left.

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   Topgolf's newest game, Sonic the Hedgehog™, brings the fun for everyone! Players aim at giant outfield targets to hit springs, collect rings and take down badniks in iconic virtual Sonic environments, designed with all skill levels in mind.

   2024 December 2, “Topgolf To Open One of Its Largest Venues Yet in Burlingame On Dec. 13”, in Topgolf, archived from the original on 09 Aug 2025

   Synonyms: backfield

2. ball gamesThe 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.
3. The area outside a racetrack or running track.
4. ScotlandagricultureArable land continually cropped without being manured.
5. ScotlandagricultureAny open field at a distance from the farmsteading.

present singular third person outfields · participle present outfielding · participle past outfielded · past outfielded

1. ball gamesTo perform better in defense (fielding).

   A special dispatch sent to The Cincinnati Enquirer on the game stated that the Buckeyes outfielded and outplayed the Grays at every point, and that had the Bucks run for first base instead of watching the ball after they hit it, they would have increased the score.

   2005, William A. Cook, The Louisville Grays Scandal of 1877: The Taint of Gambling at the Dawn of the National League, McFarland, →ISBN, page 118