cornfield

noun

corn·​field ˈkȯrn-ˌfēld How to pronounce cornfield (audio)
: a field in which corn is grown

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In season four, the pendulum crashes so far into the cornfields that the cast at times seems moments away from breaking into a number from the musical Shucked! Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 June 2025 The dog sustained only minor injuries and was spotted running through the cornfield after the accident, but was caught by first responders and treated by a veterinarian. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 June 2025 Instead, they were beaten with fists, knees and feet in the home’s basement before they were driven to the cornfield and buried. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025 Now, as Bailey nears 40, he's made time to return to what remains of Runway 22 at the city airport, where the plane first went down before sliding into a nearby cornfield. Susan Young, People.com, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cornfield

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cornfield was in the 14th century

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“Cornfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornfield. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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cornfield

noun
corn·​field ˈkȯ(ə)rn-ˌfēld How to pronounce cornfield (audio)
: a field in which corn is grown

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