Meaning & Definition of word "Cornfield"

Cornfield

/ˈkɔːrnˌfiːld/

1. A field where corn (maize) is grown.
- Example: The farmer walked through the cornfield, checking the growth of his crops.
2. An area of land cultivated for the production of corn.
- Example: During the summer, the cornfield was a vibrant patch of green stretching as far as the eye could see.
3. A rural setting often associated with traditional farming.
- Example: As a child, I spent countless hours playing hide and seek in the cornfield behind my house.
4. A metaphorical or literal space evoking nostalgia or pastoral imagery.
- Example: The scene was idyllic, with the sunset casting golden hues over the vast cornfield.

The word 'corn' is derived from Old English 'corn', meaning grain, and 'field' from Old English 'feld', meaning open land.

to go into the cornfield:

To venture into a cornfield, often used in a metaphorical sense about exploring the unknown.

cornfield maze:

A maze created by cutting paths through a cornfield, popular in autumn.

maize:

Another term for corn, especially in British English.

agriculture:

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for growing crops.

Meaning: Out in the sticks

Example Sentence: We live out in the cornfield, away from the city's hustle and bustle.

Meaning: Cornfed

Example Sentence: He looks strong and healthy; must be cornfed from working on that farm.