Definition

A piece of land where grass is grown and cut for hay.

Example

The farmer walked through the hayfield to check the quality of the grass.

Conversation

I drove past a beautiful hayfield yesterday.

Oh really? That sounds lovely!

Yeah, it was so green and full of flowers.

I love seeing fields like that in the spring.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hayfield → It is formed from "hay" (from Old English *heg*, meaning grass that has been cut and dried) and "field" (from Old English *feld*, meaning an open land or area). A hayfield is an area of land where grass is grown specifically for making hay.

Memory Tip

Think of a field where grass is cut and dried to make hay — that's what a hayfield is.

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