1. plural of field; areas of open land, especially for farming or sports
2. areas of study, work, or activity
3. areas where particular forces or influences operate
Usage: physics; science

1. third person singular present of field; catches or stops a ball in sports
Usage: sports
2. third person singular present of field; deals with or responds to questions or requests

Examples

• The farmer planted corn in three different fields.
• She works in the fields of medicine and research.
• Magnetic fields surround the Earth.
• The shortstop fields ground balls expertly.
• The spokesperson fields questions from reporters.
• Soccer fields require regular maintenance.
• Many fields of study interest him.
• The electric field was measured carefully.