cornfield

noun

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

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The inhabitants of the Buffalo River Valley and the surrounding area did surprisingly well during the Great Depression, relying on their gardens and cornfields. arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025 His body was discovered nearly a week later, on Thursday, June 12, in a cornfield and wooded area near Airline Road around 1:45 p.m. local time, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said, WMC reported. Charna Flam, People.com, 16 June 2025 In season four, the pendulum crashes so far into the cornfields that the cast at times seems moments away from breaking into a number from the musical Shucked! Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 June 2025 The dog sustained only minor injuries and was spotted running through the cornfield after the accident, but was caught by first responders and treated by a veterinarian. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cornfield

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 25 Jul. 2025.

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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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