midfielder

noun

mid·​field·​er ˈmid-ˌfēl-dər How to pronounce midfielder (audio)
ˌmid-ˈfēl-
: a member of a midfield

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Acquiring a forward, a versatile midfielder, a full-back and a goalkeeper has also been discussed, with Newcastle open to reinforcing every area across the team. Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025 Lod, a natural midfielder, dropped in possession into the middle of the park and combined with Bongi Hlongwane on a counter attack in the 31st minute. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025 San Jose midfielder Ian Harkes likened the start of Saturday’s game to last week’s loss to Minnesota. Staff and Wire Reports, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025 The Panthers’ captains consist of sophomore midfielder Emerson Andries, sophomore midfielder Brielle McDaniel and junior defender Landry Warren. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midfielder

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of midfielder was in 1932

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“Midfielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midfielder. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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