: a field in which corn is grown

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Maybe the streamer should consider putting an NFL exhibition in a cornfield next summer. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Deep in the cornfields of northeast Iowa, a cacophony of voices loudly whispered to build a permanent baseball stadium. Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Fireworks were launched from the cornfield during the national anthem, and Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber followed with his own big bang — a stalk shot to right on Twins starter Taj Bradley’s third pitch of the game. Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Is there a greater, more American feeling than launching a home run into a cornfield? Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cornfield

Word History

First Known Use

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornfield. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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: a field in which corn is grown
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