noun

cornfield

KAWN-feeld

Cornfield (noun) means a field where corn (maize or another cereal crop) is grown. Example: “The kids got lost in the maze cut into the cornfield.”

noun

A field where corn (maize or another cereal crop) is grown.

"The kids got lost in the maze cut into the cornfield."

How to use cornfield

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA field used to grow corn.

Common pairings

cornfield maze

Word forms

cornfields plural

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Etymology

A compound of "corn" and "field."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for cornfield

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cornfield” mean?

The word “cornfield” means a field where corn (maize or another cereal crop) is grown. In plain terms, a field used to grow corn.

How do you pronounce “cornfield”?

“Cornfield” is pronounced KAWN-feeld (/ˈkɔɹnˌfild/ in IPA).

How do you use “cornfield” in a sentence?

Here is “cornfield” used in a sentence: “The kids got lost in the maze cut into the cornfield.”

What part of speech is “cornfield”?

“Cornfield” is a noun.