n.
Pronunciation: ' in- ˌ f ē ld
Function: noun
Date: 1606
1 : a field near a farmhouse
2 a : the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate b : the defensive positions comprising first base, second base, shortstop, and third base also : the players who play these positions
3 : the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track