English Reference
Noun

fieldwork

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈfiɫdˌwɝk/ UK /fˈiːldwɜːk/ field·work Agriculture

n.the work you do in the open air or on a farm, rather than in an office or a lab. It usually involves physical activity and being outside.

n.work performed in the open air or in the field, as opposed to in an office or laboratory. Often refers to agricultural labor or research conducted in a natural environment.


SIMPLE

He spent the summer doing fieldwork on a local farm.

CONTEXTUAL

The researcher spent several months on fieldwork to observe how the local community interacts with the wetlands.

COMPLEX

While the initial data was gathered in the lab, the final results required extensive fieldwork to account for variables that cannot be replicated in a controlled environment.

Usage fieldwork in southern

For ecocentric messages in particular, hands-on experiences such as fieldwork may help students connect with nature in a more personal and lasting way.

Phys.org· 21 Aug 2026

My days of fieldwork found their rhythm in hunting, fishing and tending gardens.

Aeon· 20 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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