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outfield

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈaʊtˌfiɫd// UK //aʊtfˈiːld// out·field

n. a field that is far away from a farm's main buildings. It is usually used for growing grass or letting animals eat.

n. a field situated at a distance from the main farmstead or farm buildings. Often used for grazing or hay production rather than intensive cultivation.


SIMPLE

The sheep are grazing in the outfield today.

CONTEXTUAL

The farmer decided to leave the outfield fallow this season to let the soil recover.

COMPLEX

Because the outfield was located on the far side of the ridge, it was primarily reserved for hardy livestock that required less frequent supervision.

Antonyms
Origin

From out- + field.

Usage

Commonly used in British and Commonwealth agricultural contexts.

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