Field: meaning, definitions and examples

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field

[ fiːld ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 campo

🇮🇳 क्षेत्र

🇩🇪 Feld

🇮🇩 lapangan

🇺🇦 поле

🇵🇱 pole

🇯🇵 フィールド (フィールド)

🇫🇷 champ

🇪🇸 campo

🇹🇷 alan

🇰🇷 필드

🇸🇦 حقل

🇨🇿 pole

🇸🇰 pole

🇨🇳 领域 (lǐngyù)

🇸🇮 polje

🇮🇸 völlur

🇰🇿 алаң

🇬🇪 ველის

🇦🇿 sahə

🇲🇽 campo

Word origin

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.