outfield /ˈaʊtfild/noun 5verb 1forms 3 noun5 •The region of the field between the infield and the outer fence.He hit a long fly ball to the outfield in the gap to left. •The region of the field roughly outside of the infield or the wicket-keeper, slips, gully, point, cover, mid off, mid on, midwicket and square leg. •The area outside a racetrack or running track. •(Scotland) Arable land continually cropped without being manured. •(Scotland) Any open field at a distance from the farmsteading. verb1 •To perform better in defense (fielding). formsoutfielded · outfielding · outfields