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There were horses grazing in the next field.
a corn/wheat field
We drove past huge fields of barley and hay.
The England striker left the field with a knee injury.
a sports/football field
The crowd gave Ripken a standing ovation when he took the field.
He behaves badly both on and off the football field.
a chemist working in the field of polymer research
She has the ability to succeed in any field of endeavour.
Professor Edwards is one of the main experts in his field.
This is the British English definition of field. View American English definition of field.
the occasion on which Jesus Christ was brought back to life after his death, according to the Bible
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