cornfield

noun

corn·​field ˈkȯrn-ˌfēld How to pronounce cornfield (audio)
: a field in which corn is grown

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The former cornfield and cashew plantation sits in the perfect microclimate to grow varietals like syrah and viognier and is among the pioneers of New Latitude Wines—grapes grown outside traditional latitudes 30 to 50 in both hemispheres. — Lane Nieset, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025 Farmers should begin their fine-tuning by reducing fertilizer N applications in cornfields where CSNT results were in the excessive category or even eliminating fertilizer N applications if the CSNT is exceptionally high in the heavily manure fields. — Dr. Haiying Tao, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2025 There is a single cornfield in Iowa, just over the line from Nebraska, that has 2,800 active accounts—certainly Nebraska residents who drive to place bets, GeoComply says. — Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2025 Thrill-seekers can also check out the Haunted Woods, a 35-minute walk through a haunted cornfield and forest (not recommended for kids under 12). — Melissa Santos, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for cornfield

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14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cornfield was in the 14th century

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cornfield

noun
corn·​field ˈkȯ(ə)rn-ˌfēld How to pronounce cornfield (audio)
: a field in which corn is grown

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