Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fallow-field
noun
/ˈfæloʊ fiːld/
Definition
A field that is left plowed but not sowed for a period to restore its fertility.
Examples
- The farmer decided to leave a portion of his land as a fallow field to enhance the soil quality.
- After harvesting the crops, she allowed the fallow field to rest for a year before planting again.
Meaning
Fallow fields are agricultural areas that are intentionally kept unplanted to allow the soil to recover its nutrients and improve future crop yields.
Synonyms
- uncultivated land
- rested field
- unplanted area
