Definition

A piece of land that has not been built on or developed, often used for agriculture or as a site for new construction.

Example

The city plans to build a new park on the greenfield site.

Conversation

Have you seen the new greenfield development plans for the town?

Yeah, I heard they're planning to build some parks and houses there.

It’s nice to have some open space instead of just more concrete.

Definitely! A greenfield area will really improve the neighborhood.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Greenfield → It is formed from "green" (from Old English "grene", meaning the color of growing plants) and "field" (from Old English "feld", meaning an open land or area). The word "greenfield" refers to an area of land that is undeveloped or not built upon, often characterized by greenery and open space.

Memory Tip

Think of 'green' as the color of growing plants and 'field' as an open area — together, they describe a space that is lush and undeveloped.

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