cornfield

noun

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

Examples of cornfield in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cheryl’s body and some of her belongings, including clothing and a bedroll, were found about six months later near a pond in Vigo County, about 100 miles from the cornfield where the girls were assaulted. Marisa Kwiatkowski, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024 The picturesque side yard surrounded by cornfields was gorgeous, but there was very little shade to be had anywhere, including at the chef stations, of which only a few were equipped with sun umbrellas. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024 Some refugees use cornfields to cover their movement and low-tech tools such as wire cutters to get through fences. Max Abrahms, Foreign Affairs, 22 Mar. 2017 Kandice saw a house near the cornfield, but Kathie didn’t want to go near it. Marisa Kwiatkowski, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for cornfield 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Cornfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornfield. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

cornfield

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

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