Fielder
ˈfiːldər
Definitions
A person who plays a fielding position in a sport.
ˈfiːldər
A person who catches or retrieves a ball in a sport like baseball or cricket.
The fielder made a diving catch to save the run.
💡 Simply: Imagine playing baseball or cricket. A fielder is the person who is out in the field, trying to catch or stop the ball when it's hit or bowled. They're like the 'ball catchers' or 'ball stoppers'!
👶 For kids: A fielder is someone who tries to catch the ball in a game like baseball.
More Examples
He is considered one of the best fielders in the league.
The coach instructed the fielders on where to position themselves.
How It's Used
"The center fielder made an incredible catch to save the game."
"The fielder threw the ball to first base."
"The fielder dived to stop the ball from reaching the boundary."
From the verb 'field,' which comes from Middle English 'felden' (to put into the field), ultimately from Old English 'feld' (field). The suffix '-er' denotes the agent or person who performs the action.
The term 'fielder' has been used since at least the late 19th century, coinciding with the popularization of baseball and cricket.
Memory tip
Think of someone 'fielding' a ball in baseball or cricket.