Phrase guide

right field

noun · 4 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 to your right 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 to the right, typically played by a player who can throw well.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

Examples

  • He's got a cannon out in right field.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the right third of the outfield (looking from home plate)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: rightfield

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: position

4

noun

Meaning 4

the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: rightfield, right

Antonyms: none provided

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

History

Etymology

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