cornfield

[ kawrn-feeld ]

/ ˈkɔrnˌfild /

noun

a field in which corn is grown.

Words nearby cornfield

cornetcy, cornetfish, cornetist, cornett, cornfed, cornfield, cornfield ant, cornflag, cornflakes, cornflour, cornflower

Origin of cornfield

First recorded in 1275–1325, cornfield is from the Middle English word cornfield. See corn¹, field

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Examples from the Web for cornfield

The cornfield districts downstate will go strongly Republican.
Can Obama Save His Seat?|Dirk Johnson|October 28, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The few who are left after the tremendous volleys flee into the cornfield, towards the turnpike.
Following the Flag|Charles Carleton Coffin
If you go straight through this cornfield you will strike a road that will take you to Columbia.
Golden Days for Boys and Girls|Various
But Swatty he started to run the other way, down the bank to the cornfield, towards where the woman was screaming.
Swatty|Ellis Parker Butler

Manabush built his parents a lodge near the cornfield and filled it with every comfort.
Two Indian Children of Long Ago|Frances Taylor
Grandfather Mole has dug galleries that run under the cornfield.
The Tale of Grandfather Mole|Arthur Scott Bailey

British Dictionary definitions for cornfield

cornfield

/ (ˈkɔːnˌfiːld) /

noun

a field planted with cereal crops

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