old field

language: en

definitions

  1. An area of land that was previously used for farming but has been left uncultivated, often undergoing ecological succession with the growth of wild plants.
    en: An area of land that was previously used for farming but has been left uncultivated, often undergoing ecological succession with the growth of wild plants.
  2. A subject, area of study, or professional domain that is no longer current, active, or widely researched.
    en: A subject, area of study, or professional domain that is no longer current, active, or widely researched.

examples

  1. The old field was quickly reclaimed by thickets and wildflowers.

    The old field was quickly reclaimed by thickets and wildflowers.

  2. He realized that his research was focused on an old field of science.

    He realized that his research was focused on an old field of science.