CEFR B2

center field

noun

Meaning

The defensive position in baseball located between left field and right field, or the area of the field itself where this player operates.

Examples

She has been the team's starting center field for three consecutive seasons.
The batter crushed the ball into deep center field for a stand-up double.

Synonyms: outfield

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center field (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsɛntər fiːld

Definition

The defensive position in baseball located between left field and right field, or the area of the field itself where this player operates.

Examples

She has been the team's starting center field for three consecutive seasons.
The batter crushed the ball into deep center field for a stand-up double.
A good center field requires exceptional speed and the ability to track balls in the air.

How to Use center field

in center field (prepositional phrase): located within the area of center field — "The runner was stranded in center field after the ball was caught."

Synonyms of center field

Words with a similar meaning to center field:

outfield

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