noun
- players in baseball, cricket, or similar sports who are positioned to catch or stop the ball when it is hit
Usage: sports
Examples
- The fielders quickly positioned themselves for the next batter.
- Two fielders collided while trying to catch the fly ball.
- The coach instructed the fielders to move closer to home plate.
- Good fielders can make difficult catches look easy.
- The outfielders are the fielders positioned farthest from the batter.
- Cricket fielders must stay alert throughout the entire match.