# infield

/ˈɪnˌfiɫd/ (US) · /ɪnfˈiːld/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/infield
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

the area of a farm or estate that is closest to the main buildings. This land is usually the best quality and gets the most care from the farmer.

For teachers: the area of land situated nearest to the farmstead or manor house. Historically, this land received the most intensive cultivation and regular manuring compared to more distant fields.

## Examples

- The farmer planted the most valuable crops in the infield.
- Because the infield was so close to the barn, it was the easiest area to fertilize and monitor throughout the growing season.
- In traditional agricultural systems, the infield was kept under constant cultivation, while the outlying outfield was often left fallow for several years to recover its nutrients naturally.

## Usage notes

- Often used in historical or technical agricultural contexts to distinguish from the 'outfield'.

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