play the field

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Definitions of play the field words

noun play the field an expanse of open or cleared ground, especially a piece of land suitable or used for pasture or tillage. 1
noun play the field Sports. a piece of ground devoted to sports or contests; playing field. (in betting) all the contestants or numbers that are grouped together as one: to bet on the field in a horse race. (in football) the players on the playing ground. the area in which field events are held. 1
noun play the field Baseball. the team in the field, as opposed to the one at bat. the outfield. 1
noun play the field a sphere of activity, interest, etc., especially within a particular business or profession: the field of teaching; the field of Shakespearean scholarship. 1
noun play the field the area or region drawn on or serviced by a business or profession; outlying areas where business activities or operations are carried on, as opposed to a home or branch office: our representatives in the field. 1
noun play the field a job location remote from regular workshop facilities, offices, or the like. 1

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English, Old English feld; cognate with German Feld

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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