VocabJLPT N1
outfield
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. outfield
  2. 2. outfielder
  3. 3. outfield bleachers
Literally referring to the outfield in baseball, this word is also used figuratively to describe people who are outside a situation, commenting or interfering without being directly involved. The figurative usage often carries a slightly critical nuance, similar to saying someone is a "backseat driver" or an outsider butting in.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She was gutted, saying "I really thought it would make it to the outfield."

Sentence 2

To improve coordination, I've gone over coverage between the outfield and infield.

Sentence 3

She asked, "Is it okay to play shallow in the outfield?"

Sentence 4

Finally, let's go over outfield defensive coordination one more time.

Sentence 5

Hey, what happened with that ball hitting the outfield fence?