Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ploughboy
Noun
/ˈplaʊ.bɔɪ/
Definition
A ploughboy is a young boy who works in agriculture, often helping with plowing fields.
Examples
- The ploughboy woke up early to help his father with the crops.
- In the past, many ploughboys learned the value of hard work from a young age.
- The ploughboy dreamed of becoming a farmer one day.
Meaning
The term refers to a young male laborer, typically engaged in farming tasks, especially those that involve the use of a plow.
Synonyms
- Farmhand
- Laborer
- Field worker
