field

noun
UK: /fiːld/
US: /fiːld/

  1. An area of open land, especially one planted with crops or used for pasture.

    1. We played in the field near my house. [ ] [ ]
    2. The farmer plowed the field in preparation for planting corn next spring. [ ] [ ]

  2. An area of land used for sports or games.

    1. The soccer field was muddy after the rain. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our team trained hard on the field to prepare for the championship game this year. [ ] [ ]

  3. A particular branch of study or sphere of activity or interest.

    1. She is an expert in the field of medicine. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is a leader in the field of renewable energy technologies today. [ ] [ ]

  4. A place where something is found in significant quantities or where a particular activity takes place.

    1. The archaeologists discovered an oil field. [ ] [ ]
    2. This field is a popular location for birdwatchers during migration season. [ ] [ ]

  5. In data processing, a space reserved for a particular item of information.

    1. Enter your name in the 'Name' field. [ ] [ ]
    2. The database contains fields for name, address, and phone number for each customer. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

area answer domain catch ground handle sphere discipline
field verb

  1. To catch or pick up (a ball) in baseball or cricket.

    1. He can field the ball very well. [ ] [ ]
    2. The shortstop deftly fielded the ground ball, preventing the runner from scoring immediately. [ ] [ ]

  2. To deal with or successfully answer (a question or problem).

    1. The CEO had to field some tough questions. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company spokesperson fielded questions from reporters about the product recall. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "field" in English means: An area of open land, especially one planted with crops or used for pasture., An area of land used for sports or games., A particular branch of study or sphere of activity or interest., A place where something is found in significant quantities or where a particular activity takes place., In data processing, a space reserved for a particular item of information..

The phonetic transcription of "field" is /fiːld/ in British English and /fiːld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "field": area, answer, domain, catch, ground, handle, sphere, discipline.

Example usage of "field": "We played in the field near my house.". More examples on the page.