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 Advertisement The diminutive midfielder with the demonstrative résumé now comes to Major League Soccer expansion franchise San Diego FC in a marquee signing that becomes official this morning. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024 The Galaxy have signed midfielder Riqui Puig to a contract extension through the end of the 2027 MLS season. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 But just after extra time’s halftime break, former San Jose midfielder Luis Felipe beat goalkeeper Jacob Jackson, making his club debut. Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 22 May 2024 Injury update: Martino said midfielder Fede Redondo, who has missed two months due to a knee injury, is in the final stage or recovery and expected to return either for the Vancouver road game or the Atlanta game at home next week. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 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 10 Jun. 2024.

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