cropland

noun

crop·​land ˈkräp-ˌland How to pronounce cropland (audio)
: land that is suited to or used for crops

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Bachman's warbler seems to have preferred brushy terrain that was slightly elevated from the surrounding swampy areas, which was the easiest ground to clear for cropland. arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025 The family farm where Noem grew up sits outside of Hazel (population: 132), surrounded by cropland. Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 The 1,100 acres of J.G. Boswell’s land, a small portion of the company’s vast croplands, would provide a strategic location for a low-lying forebay to take in floodwaters from the Kings and Tule rivers and pump water into the reservoir, Ennis said. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025 In the study, scientists concluded further adaptation and the potential expansion of cropland may be needed to ensure food security and mitigate climate impacts. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cropland

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cropland was in 1846

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“Cropland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cropland. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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cropland

noun
crop·​land ˈkräp-ˌland How to pronounce cropland (audio)
: land on which crops are grown

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