Phrase guide

center field

noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The part of a baseball field which is beyond the infield and straight ahead left if you stand on home plate and face the pitcher.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The defensive position in the outfield in the middle, typically played by a player that can run fast.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A central role in some activity that requires speed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I'd be happy to play center field on this proposal. I can cover a lot of ground.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the central third of the outfield

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: centerfield

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: position

5

noun

Meaning 5

the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he hit the ball to deep center

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: centerfield, center

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: tract, piece of land, piece of ground, parcel of land, parcel

History

Etymology

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