Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fallow

Adjective

/ˈfæloʊ/

Definition

Fallow refers to land that is plowed and left unseeded for a period to restore its fertility.

Examples

The farmer decided to leave certain fields fallow this season for better soil health.
After years of cultivation, the land was finally fallow and ready for a period of rest.

Meaning

The term is often used in agriculture to describe farmland that is not currently being cultivated. This practice allows the soil to regain nutrients and can improve crop yields in the future.