Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

backfield

/ˈbækˌfild/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.73 in modern English

Syllables: back-field
IPA: /ˈbækˌfild/

21

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The rear part of the field of play, particularly

noun

The rear part of the field of play, particularly

noun

The rear part of the field of play, particularly

American usage

noun

The players occupying this area.

Example Sentences

"Moving the ball directly out of the backfield is the greatest form of attack there is."
"Cheryl Salisbury[…]moved back to defense, and became a veteran force on the backfield. By 2003 she was captain of the Matildas, but still found enough time to hone her skills for the WUSA[…]"
"“Like you should talk about good soccer, Ethan,” said Joshua, the team's starting keeper. “I bet every girl on the soccer team knows not to go charging on goal from the backfield, ignoring her teammates.”"
"Maryland's football team practiced for the third straight day yesterday without its starting backfield."

Etymology

From back + field.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈbækˌfild/
British English: /ˈbakfiːld/

Usage

American usage

Inflected Forms

backfields (plural) back field (alternative)

Derived Forms

backfielder

Synonyms

outfield pocket

Questions

How do you pronounce backfield?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbækˌfild/.
What does backfield mean?: The rear part of the field of play, particularly
Where does backfield come from?: From back + field.

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