old field

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noun

land no longer under cultivation because the fertility of the soil has been exhausted.

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Origin of old field

An Americanism dating back to 1625–35

Other definitions for old field (2 of 2)

Oldfield

[ ohld-feeld ]

/ ˈoʊldˌfild /

noun

Ber·na Eli

[bur-nuh], /ˈbɜr nə/, "Barney", 1878–1946, U.S. racing-car driver.

How to use old field in a sentence

Neither he nor helicopter pilot Shane Oldfield had high hopes when they took off from Boulder, Utah, and headed to the river.
Ray Gardner Used Autism Training To Find William LaFever|Laura Colarusso|July 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Names from Bruce Oldfield to Alice Temperley were prominently mentioned and debated.
Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress: Alexander McQueen's Royal Triumph|Robin Givhan|April 29, 2011|DAILY BEAST
General Oldfield was continually moving towards artillery perfection.
The History of the 51st (Highland) Division 1914-1918|Frederick William Bewsher
"You were asking me about Mrs. Oldfield, sir," resumed Cibber, rather peevishly.
Peg Woffington|Charles Reade

Mrs. Oldfield's 291 generosity was much admired in giving a pension to Savage, which he received regularly as long as she lived.
The Town|Leigh Hunt
General Oldfield in these circumstances agreed to undertake the offensive.
The History of the 51st (Highland) Division 1914-1918|Frederick William Bewsher
Mrs. Bracegirdle and Mrs. Oldfield still stand confronted on the historic page, and still their battle continues year after year.
Shadows of the Stage|William Winter

British Dictionary definitions for old field

Oldfield

/ (ˈəʊldˌfiːld) /

noun

Bruce. born 1950, British fashion designer

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