play the field

VERB

date more than one person

Synonyms

WEAK

flirt gallivant philander play around run around sow one's oats

Example Sentences

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He has yet to play the field in a game, limited to designated hitting duties on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025

Twins: Baldelli said Lewis wasn’t quite ready to play the field, as the DH continues to recover from a hamstring injury.

From Washington Times • Oct. 8, 2023

“I want to play the field every single day,” said Dickerson, who debuted at Nationals Park in 2013 while with the Colorado Rockies and has a 1.061 OPS in 120 career plate appearances against Washington.

From Washington Post • Jan. 10, 2023

“In games like that, you have to play the field position game.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2022

If not, Parcelle Wine is offering a chance to play the field: Get a subscription for three bottles of rosé each month from May through September.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2022