1. the central area of a sports field, especially in soccer or football
Usage: sports
2. the players who play in the central area of the field
Usage: sports

1. relating to or positioned in the central area of a sports field
Usage: sports

Examples

• The ball was passed back to midfield.
• She controls the midfield with her excellent passing skills.
• The team’s midfield dominated possession throughout the game.
• He made a midfield tackle to stop the attack.
• The coach decided to strengthen the midfield with two new players.
• A long pass from midfield found the striker in the box.
• The midfield battle was crucial to winning the match.