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midfield

[ mid-feeld, -feeld ]

noun

  1. the middle area of a sports field, especially the area midway between the two goals.


midfield

/ ˌmɪdˈfiːld /

noun

  1. soccer
    1. the general area between the two opposing defences
    2. ( as modifier )

      a midfield player



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Word History and Origins

Origin of midfield1

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Example Sentences

“As long as the game is not happening right in front of my nose but somewhere in the midfield, I let it twitch,” he said.

The midfield is mechanical, and their goalkeeper, Julio Cesar, a source of constant anxiety.

I saw Nobby Stiles, George Cohen, and the giant Jack Charlton winning every ball in midfield and distributing beautifully.

On this encounter with the U.S., though, England lost too many balls midfield, but all credit to a vastly improved U.S. team.

Finally a lanky Harvard end wound his body around it at midfield.

Two attempts at the line gained but six and Basker punted to midfield.

Back to midfield then under the ball, and the same thing to do all over again.

On the board it is hovering between midfield and second base.

Phillipsburg missed a fairly easy goal after the touchdown and play began again in midfield.

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