field · n
field (AREA OF STUDY)
B2 an area of study or activity
Dictionary examples:
He's an expert in the field of biochemistry. (52.6)
field (COMPETITORS)
C2 the people competing in a race, activity, or business
Dictionary examples:
We lead the field in genetic research. (40.8)
field (CONTAINING SUBSTANCE)
C2 an area of land covered with or containing a lot of a particular substance
Dictionary examples:
an oil/gas/coal field (32.3)
They searched for meteorites on the frozen ice fields of Antarctica. (56.7)
The upper part of the volcano is a vast field of black lava. (66.4)
field (LAND)
A2 an area of land used for growing crops or keeping animals
Dictionary examples:
The farmer's field grew pizza instead of wheat! (0.0)
The field was so big, the farmer needed a map to find home. (0.0)
The sheep in the field wore wool sweaters when it got cold. (0.0)
corn fields (19.1)
The cows were all standing in one corner of the field. (29.1)
field (SPORTS)
B1 an area of grass used for playing sports
Dictionary examples:
The soccer field turned into a mud pool during the rainy match. (0.0)
A flock of sheep mistook the soccer field for their pasture. (0.0)
The basketball field froze solid in winter, becoming an ice rink. (0.0)
the school sports fields (9.8)
a football/soccer/baseball field (15.2)