What is another word for the infield?
Pronunciation: [ðɪ ɪnfˈiːld] (IPA) 
The infield, a term used in baseball, can be alternatively referred to as the diamond, the dirt, or the playing area. The diamond refers to the shape of the area where the bases are positioned and is often used to describe the infield in relation to the outfield. The dirt is a more colloquial term used to describe the portion of the field not covered in grass. The playing area is a term that encompasses both the infield and outfield and is used to describe the entire playing surface of the baseball field. Regardless of the term used to describe it, the infield remains an essential component of any baseball game.
