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.