fallow (Meaning)
fallow (n)
cultivated land that is not seeded for one or more growing seasons
fallow (s)
left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season
undeveloped but potentially useful
fallow (a.)
Pale red or pale yellow; as, a fallow deer or greyhound.
fallow (n.)
Left untilled or unsowed after plowing; uncultivated; as, fallow ground.
Plowed land.
Land that has lain a year or more untilled or unseeded; land plowed without being sowed for the season.
The plowing or tilling of land, without sowing it for a season; as, summer fallow, properly conducted, has ever been found a sure method of destroying weeds.
To plow, harrow, and break up, as land, without seeding, for the purpose of destroying weeds and insects, and rendering it mellow; as, it is profitable to fallow cold, strong, clayey land.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fallow
fallow Sentence Examples
- The farmer left the fields fallow to restore its fertility.
- The fallow fields laid dormant, awaiting their next cultivation.
- During the fallow period, the soil rested and replenished its nutrients.
- Leaving the land fallow allowed the ecosystem to regenerate and regain its balance.
- The fallow fields were a haven for wildlife, providing habitat and sustenance.
- The fallow land served as a temporary refuge for native plants to thrive.
- The fallow fields offered a scenic transformation, with wildflowers blooming in abundance.
- The contrast between the fallow fields and the cultivated ones created a striking visual tapestry.
- The fallow land was a reminder of the cyclical nature of agriculture and the importance of sustainable farming practices.
- The use of fallow periods in agriculture aimed to preserve the long-term health and productivity of the soil.
FAQs About the word fallow
cultivated land that is not seeded for one or more growing seasons, left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season, undeveloped but potentially usefulPale r
unused, off, dead, vacant, idle,dormant, free, on the shelf, out of commission,inactive
going,active, operative, living, operational, functioning, on, living, busy, busy
The farmer left the fields fallow to restore its fertility.
The fallow fields laid dormant, awaiting their next cultivation.
During the fallow period, the soil rested and replenished its nutrients.
Leaving the land fallow allowed the ecosystem to regenerate and regain its balance.
