Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

midfield

/ˈmɪd.fiːld/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.62 in modern English

Syllables: mid-field
IPA: /ˈmɪd.fiːld/

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The portion of a team which typically plays centrally, between the attack (or forwards) and the defence (or backs).

Uncountable

noun

The middle of the field of play.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Ferguson, perhaps recalling how United had been comprehensively outfought in the 3-1 defeat at Liverpool last season, opted for a side with a more pragmatic look with Phil Jones moved into a midfield role."
"England's win was built on industry and discipline, epitomised by the performances of Manchester City's Joleon Lescott in defence and Scott Parker in midfield."

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *me Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁-? Proto-Indo-European *-dʰe Proto-Indo-European *médʰi Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *médʰyos Proto-Germanic *midjaz Proto-West Germanic *midi Old English midd Middle English mid English mid English mid- English field English midfield From mid- + field.

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

midfields (plural)

Phrases

midfield anchor

Frequently Paired Words

midfielder

Questions

How do you pronounce midfield?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɪd.fiːld/.
What does midfield mean?: The portion of a team which typically plays centrally, between the attack (or forwards) and the defence (or backs).
Where does midfield come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *me Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁-? Proto-Indo-European *-dʰe Proto-Indo-European *médʰi Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *médʰyos Proto-Germanic *midjaz Proto-West Germanic *midi Old English midd Middle English mid English mid English mid- English field English midfield From mid- + field.

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