Meaning & use

field

noun·Everyday

An area of open land, especially one used for growing crops or playing sports.

See it in a sentence

The cows grazed peacefully in the field beside the old farmhouse.

Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the match on the field.

A note on using this word

Field also refers to a specific branch of study or work, as in 'she works in the field of medicine.'

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A particular branch of study, activity, or professional expertise.

After years in marketing, he decided to switch fields and study engineering.

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