Definition

An area of land where corn plants are cultivated and grown.

Example

The cornfield stretched for miles, filled with tall green stalks swaying in the breeze.

Conversation

Have you ever walked through a cornfield?

Yeah, I did last summer! It was so tall and green.

I bet it felt like being in a maze.

Exactly! It was fun to explore and take pictures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cornfield → The word is formed from "corn" (from Old English *corn*, meaning grain or seed) and "field" (from Old English *feld*, meaning open land or field). A cornfield is an area of open land where grain, specifically corn, is cultivated.

Memory Tip

Think of 'grain' ('corn') growing in an 'open land' ('field') — that's what a cornfield is.

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