cornfield
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of cornfield
First recorded in 1275–1325, cornfield is from the Middle English word cornfield. See corn 1, field
Vocabulary lists containing cornfield
Example Sentences
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That moratorium would not be lifted until the city finishes rewriting the Cornfield Arroyo Specific Plan, which spells out what can be developed in parts of Chinatown and Lincoln Heights.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024
Mandatory daily room cleanings create job security for workers and improve the quality of the service for the consumer, said Cornfield.
From Reuters • Nov. 10, 2023
The Cornfield was painted by John Constable in 1826, five years after his The Hay Wain masterpiece, and depicts the Suffolk countryside in summer.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2023
“They can very modestly change the curve,” Dr. Cornfield said.
From New York Times • Jun. 21, 2023
This sketch probably served as the motive for the picture of "The Cornfield."
From Constable by Hind, C. Lewis (Charles Lewis)
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