Midfield Definition & Meaning

midfield
noun
  1. (sports) the middle part of a playing field (as in football or lacrosse)

"Midfield" in song lyrics

See how midfield is used in real songs:

  • "Bastian Schweinsteiger led Germany to World Cup glory with robot-like precision in midfield"
    Daily Mail — Daily Mail
  • "CWG 2014: Mujtaba looking to support Sardar in midfield"
    IBN Live — IBN Live
  • "Arsenal to abandon Carvalho and Khedira moves and play Chambers in midfield"
    Express — Express

Usage tips for "midfield"

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