force field

noun

1
2
: a special charm, aura, or spirit that can influence anyone in its presence
3
: something resembling a force field especially in intensity that restricts or impedes movement toward an area or object

Examples of force field in a Sentence

an entrepreneur whose force field is intense enough to make you share in his dreams
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As Sue Storm, Vanessa Kirby gets to turn invisible and generate force fields to save the world from a cosmic giant. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025 After the incident, Sue develops the ability to become invisible and even produce force fields. Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 26 July 2025 His wife, Susan Storm, also known as the Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), is able to vanish and throw force fields around everything; her brother, Johnny (Joseph Quinn), is the Human Torch, who can burst into flame and take to the skies. David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 July 2025 The powers of their music uplifts the human spirit, generating a shielding force field that prevents the demonic realm from invading. EW.com, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for force field

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of force field was in 1920

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“Force field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/force%20field. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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