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Log In field 1 of 3 noun ˈfēld Synonyms of field 1 a (1) : an open land area free of woods and buildings (2) : an area of land marked by the presence of particular objects or features dune fields b (1) : an area of cleared enclosed land used for cultivation or pasture a field of wheat (2) : land containing a natural resource oil fields (3) : airfield c : the place where a battle is fought also : battle d : a large unbroken expanse (as of ice) 2 a : an area or division of an activity, subject, or profession the field of microbiology b : the sphere of practical operation outside a base (such as a laboratory, office, or factory) geologists working in the field c : an area for military exercises or maneuvers d (1) : an area constructed, equipped, or marked for sports a football field (2) : the portion of an indoor or outdoor sports area enclosed by the running track and on which field events are conducted (3) : any of the three sections of a baseball outfield hits to all fields 3 : a space on which something is drawn or projected: such as a : the space on the surface of a coin, medal, or seal that does not contain the design b : the ground of each division in a flag c : the whole surface of an escutcheon (see escutcheon sense 1 ) 4 : the individuals that make up all or part of the participants in a contest The election attracted a large field of candidates. especially : all participants with the exception of the favorite or the winner in a contest where more than two are entered 5 : the area visible through the lens of an optical instrument 6 a : a region or space in which a given effect (such as magnetism) exists a magnetic field a gravitational field b : a region of embryonic tissue capable of a particular type of differentiation (see differentiation sense 3 ) a morphogenetic field 7 : a set of mathematical elements that is subject to two binary operations the second of which is distributive (see distributive sense 3 ) relative to the first and that constitutes a commutative (see commutative sense 2 ) group under the first operation and also under the second if the zero or unit element under the first is omitted 8 : a complex of forces that serve as causative agents in human behavior 9 : a series of drain tiles and an absorption area for septic-tank outflow 10 : a particular area (as of a record in a database) in which the same type of information is regularly recorded see also: from the field field 2 of 3 adjective : of or relating to a field: such as a : growing in or inhabiting the fields or open country b : made, conducted, or used in the field c : operating or active in the field field 3 of 3 verb fielded ; fielding ; fields transitive verb 1 a : to catch or pick up (something, such as a batted ball) and usually throw to a teammate Practice fielding ground balls as much as you can. Work on keeping the ball in front of you. — Michael Goldman b : to take care of or respond to (something, such as a telephone call or a request) She has been fielding offers from potential buyers. c : to give an impromptu answer or solution to the senator fielded the reporters' questions 2 : to put into the field field an army field a team also : to enter in competition intransitive verb : to play as a defensive player stationed in the field Synonyms of field Relevance Noun ground clearing tract parcel meadow lot plot Verb address handle manipulate manage treat take negotiate See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of field in a Sentence Noun He gazed out across the fields . She hopes to find work in the health field . She is a pioneer in the field of genetic research. a lawyer who is eminent in his field working in his chosen field a fascinating field of endeavor Verb The shortstop fielded the ground ball. a shortstop who fields his position flawlessly Last week she fielded two offers on her house. His secretary will field requests for more information. The senator fielded the reporters' questions. They expect to field a strong team this year. the greatest fighting force that any nation has ever fielded See More Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Noun His kick return ability can get him on the field quickly. — Dane Brugler, New York Times , 27 Apr. 2026 California’s fertile farm fields once enticed thousands of Dust Bowl refugees fleeing along Route 66 during the Great Depression. — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune , 26 Apr. 2026 Adjective The research demonstrates that the interaction between core rotation and cross- field drifts produces a larger effect than either component does on its own. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering , 3 Apr. 2026 Coppermine plans to invest roughly $8 million into a new soccer-specific complex at Gibbons Field in South Baltimore, expanding the former Cardinal Gibbons School into a multi- field facility with classrooms, film rooms and performance training spaces. — Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun , 31 Mar. 2026 Verb Manny fields it, kind of checks and gets the pause, throws it to second. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 May 2026 Pixar fielded an original hit with an ecological storyline that pitted nature lovers and woodland animals against predatory highway developers. — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald , 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for field Word History Etymology Noun, Adjective, and Verb Middle English, from Old English feld ; akin to Old High German feld field, Old English flōr floor — more at floor First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Adjective before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above Verb 1798, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Time Traveler The first known use of field was before the 12th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing field ball field broken - field center field color - field come out of left field dark field dark - field microscope depth of field electric field elysian field field artillery field bed field corn field crop field day field - effect transistor field event field glass field goal field grade field guide field hand field hockey field house field judge field lens field magnet field marshal field mouse field mushroom field of battle field officer field of force field of honor field of play field of view field of vision field pea field spaniel field - test field theory field trial field trip field winding force field from the field have a field day hay field Higgs field home field ice field killing field landing field lead the pack / field left field level playing field level the playing field magnetic field near field communication oil field out in left field playing field play the field potter's field quantum field theory reverse field reverse one's field right field stay / keep ahead of the field take the field track - and - field vector field visual field See More Rhymes for field heald healed heeled keeled kneeled pealed peeled reeled sealed shield squealed steeled See All Rhymes for field Browse Nearby Words fiefdom field Field See all Nearby Words Articles Related to field 10 Words For Getting In Shape Before you hit the gym, hit the books Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field. 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Copy Citation Kids Definition field 1 of 3 noun ˈfē(ə)ld 1 a : an open land area free of woods and buildings b : an area of cleared land used especially for planting crops c : a piece of land put to some special use or yielding some special product an athletic field a gas field d : a place in which military operations are carried on e : an open space a field of ice 2 a : an area of activity or influence the field of science b : the area of practical activity outside a laboratory, office, or factory earth scientists working in the field 3 : a background on which something is drawn, painted, or mounted painted white stars on a blue field 4 : the individuals that make up all or part of a contest a race with a large field of runners 5 : a region or space in which an effect (as gravity, electricity, or magnetism) exists 6 : the area visible through the lens of an optical instrument 7 : a particular area (as of a record in a database) in which some type of information is regularly recorded field 2 of 3 verb : to catch or stop and throw a ball to a teammate the shortstop fielded the ground ball field 3 of 3 adjective : of or relating to a field Medical Definition field noun ˈfē(ə)ld 1 : an area or division of an activity a doctor eminent in her field 2 : a complex of forces that serve as causative agents in human behavior 3 a : a region of embryonic tissue potentially capable of a particular type of differentiation a morphogenetic field b : a region or space in which a given effect (as magnetism) exists 4 a : an area that is perceived or under observation especially : the area visible through the lens of an optical instrument see visual field b : the site of a surgical operation Biographical Definition Field 1 of 3 biographical name (1) ˈfēld Cyrus West 1819–1892 American financier Field 2 of 3 biographical name (2) Eugene 1850–1895 American poet and journalist Field 3 of 3 biographical name (3) Marshall 1834–1906 American merchant More from Merriam-Webster on field Nglish: Translation of fi