midfielder

noun

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

Examples of midfielder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Former Inter Miami midfielder Bryce Duke slotted the ball through the legs of Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender after the right side of Miami’s defense was exposed in transition. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 May 2024 Junior midfielder Mic Kelly and freshman attacker Cody Malawsky scored two goals apiece in the first period, staking DU to a 7-1 lead. The Denver Post, 11 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for midfielder 

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Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 May. 2024.

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