fielder

noun

field·​er ˈfēl-dər How to pronounce fielder (audio)
: one that fields
especially : a defensive player stationed in the field (as in baseball)

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Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong apologized for using vulgar language in a heated exchange with a fan during Sunday’s loss to the Chicago White Sox. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026 South Carolina broke through on an RBI single from left fielder Quincee Lilio to cut UCLA’s lead to 6-1 in the fifth inning after being held to just one hit since the first inning. Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 Right fielder Jase Bowen drove in four runs, third baseman Marcus Castañon hit his fifth homer and Triple-A El Paso came from behind for a 12-7 win on Sunday at Salt Lake. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026 Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run shot in the ninth against reliever Trevor Richards. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fielder

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fielder was in 1832

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“Fielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fielder. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

fielder

noun
field·​er ˈfēl-dər How to pronounce fielder (audio)
: one that fields
especially : a baseball player stationed in the outfield while the opposing team is at bat

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