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Word3 field
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /fiːld/ /fiːld/
Example
  • we had to walk across a ploughed field.
  • we camped in a field near the village.
  • people were working in the fields.
  • we saw golden fields of wheat.
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field

(noun)/fiːld/ /fiːld/
  1. an area of land in the country used for growing crops or keeping animals in, usually surrounded by a fence, etc.
    • SEE ALSO cornfield
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/cornfield
    • We had to walk across a ploughed field.
    • We camped in a field near the village.
    • People were working in the fields.
    • We saw golden fields of wheat.
    • He planted a field of beans.
    • a rice/wheat field
    • The house overlooks the sugar cane fields.

    Extra Examples

    • She grew up in the countryside, playing in the woods and fields.
    • There was a big field behind our house.
    • tractors working out in the field
    • The straw can be chopped and spread on the field.
    • The fields around the village are full of corn.
    • They went walking in the fields outside the city.
    • When I was a child this was all fields.
    • Despite the war, they continued to work the fields.
    • He planted fields full of sunflowers.
    • looking out on the green fields of Shropshire
    • the green fields of my homeland
    • The farmer had just ploughed the field, ready for planting the next crop.
    • This weed can cause problems in corn, soybean, and wheat fields.
    • Emerald green rice fields stretched as far as the eye could see.
    • We saw endless fields of sunflowers.
  2. an area of land used for the purpose mentioned
    • SEE ALSO airfield
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/airfield
    • a landing field
  3. a large area of land covered with the thing mentioned; an area from which the thing mentioned is obtained
    • SEE ALSO coalfield
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/coalfield
    • The territory is covered with snow, bare rock and ice fields.
    • Prisoners were sent to work in the gas fields in the north.
    • the discovery of the oil and gas fields in the North Sea
  4. an area of land used for playing a sport on
    • SEE ALSO centre field
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/centre-field
    • a football/soccer/sports field
    • a baseball/cricket/rugby field
    • Every player on the field did their best today.
    • Players need discipline both on and off the field (= when they are playing and also in their free time).
    • There was huge excitement as the teams came onto the field.
    • Today they take the field (= go on to the field to play a game) against county champions Essex.

    Extra Examples

    • The area has golf courses, community gardens, and sports fields.
    • They were walking home from the sports field.
    • From the train we saw people playing at a baseball field.
    • There are soccer fields behind the school.
    • She made a name for herself on the hockey field.
    • He spends his weekends on muddy rugby fields.
    • As soon as she came on the field she made a difference.
    • She limped off the field.
    • He was booed off the field.
    • Players are only reselected if they retain their form on the field (= when they are playing a match).
    • For Liverpool fans, it was a night to remember both on and off the field (= the match was good and so were the celebrations afterwards).
    • She passed the ball across the field.
    • He likes to play in the middle of the field.
  5. the team that is trying to catch the ball rather than hit it
    • He took the ball early and hit it through a gap in the field.
  6. all the people or animals competing in a particular sports event
    • The strong field includes three world record holders.

    Extra Examples

    • She managed to head the field across the finishing line of the London Marathon.
    • His superb technique puts him head and shoulders ahead of the field.
  7. an area of land where a battle is fought
    • SEE ALSO battlefield
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/battlefield
    • a medal for bravery in the field
    • to die on the field of battle
    • a field ambulance/kitchen
  8. a particular subject or activity that somebody works in or is interested in
    • SYNONYM area (4)
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/area#area_sng_4
    • Child development is such an interesting field.
    • Genetic science has developed dramatically since I entered the field 40 years ago.
    • All of them are experts in their chosen field.
    • He was awarded a Nobel Prize for his work in this field.
    • She works in the field of adult education.
    • I enjoy meeting people in other fields of business.
    • This discovery has opened up a whole new field of study.
    • ‘How big was the bomb, if it did all that damage?’ ‘I don’t know. Not my field’ (= that is not one of the subjects I know about).

    Extra Examples

    • people who work in this field
    • I work in the field of computer science.
    • She has made a huge impact in the field of literary history.
    • Computer modelling is used extensively in the field of climate science.
    • She was a pioneer in the field of digital art.
    • Researchers in the field believe this could be a major breakthrough.
    • You may use libraries or labs depending on your field of research.
    • These academics are world leaders in their respective fields.
    • I can't answer that—I'm afraid it's outside my field.
    • Etymology is not really my field, but I'll try to answer your questions.
    • There has been no solid research in this field.
    • He was equally famous in the fields of politics and of science.
  9. the fact of people doing practical work or study, rather than working in a library or laboratory
    • SEE ALSO field trip
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/field-trip
    • a field study/experiment
    • field recordings/observations
    • Her findings were based on extensive field and laboratory work.
    • We then tested the questionnaire in field conditions.
    • tests carried out in the field

    Extra Examples

    • In 2016, the first field trials of the vaccine were carried out.
    • In a series of field experiments, we investigated the effect on the frog population.
    • Until further field research has been conducted on these products, caution is recommended with their use.
    • field recordings of natural sounds
    • This research finding tends to support the field observation that organizations change only when they have to.
    • Companies might use focus groups or field surveys for market research.
    • The researchers went on to conduct a three-year field and laboratory study.
    • The research-and-development unit comes up with new products and tests them in the field.
    • The device can directly measure soil erodibility in the field or laboratory.
  10. all the people or products competing in a particular area of business
    • They lead the field in home entertainment systems.
  11. an area within which the force mentioned has an effect
    • SEE ALSO force field
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/force-field
    • the earth’s gravitational field
    • an electromagnetic field
    • Weak electric fields are emitted by all living organisms.
  12. part of a record that is a separate item of data
    • You will need to create separate fields for first name, surname and address.
    • the use of keys to move between fields
  13. to enable somebody to be successful in a particular area of activity because other people or groups have given up competing with them
    • The complete disarray of the opposition parties leaves the field clear for the government to implement urgent reforms.
  14. to create a situation where everyone has the same opportunities
  15. to have sexual relationships with a lot of different people
  16. Word Origin

    • Old English feld (also denoting a large tract of open country; compare with veld), of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch veld and German Feld.
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