Field: meaning, definitions and examples

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field

 

[ fiหld ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Nature Sports
Context #1 | Noun

agriculture

An area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture, typically bounded by hedges or fences.

Synonyms

meadow, pasture, plot

Examples of usage

  • The cows were grazing in the field.
  • The farmer planted corn in the field.
  • The soccer game took place in the field.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

An area of a sports ground marked out for play.

Synonyms

court, ground, pitch

Examples of usage

  • She scored a goal from the penalty spot on the field.
  • The football team practiced on the field.
  • The baseball game was played on the field.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To enter (data) in a field, as in a database.

Synonyms

address, handle, manage

Examples of usage

  • She fielded the customer inquiries efficiently.
  • He was responsible for fielding complaints from the clients.

Translations

Translations of the word "field" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น campo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคทเฅ‡เคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Feld

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lapangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pole

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒผใƒซใƒ‰ (ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒผใƒซใƒ‰)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท champ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ campo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•„๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู‚ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pole

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pole

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข†ๅŸŸ (lวngyรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ polje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถllur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะฐาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sahษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ campo

Etymology

The word 'field' has its origin in Old English 'feld', which is of Germanic origin. It has been used to refer to an area of open land for cultivation or sports since ancient times. The concept of fields has been essential for agriculture and sports activities throughout history, representing a space for growth, play, and competition.

See also: fielder, fields, fieldworker, outfielder.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #293, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.