cropland
UK: ˈkrɒplænd | US: ˈkrɑːplænd
n. Land used for growing crops; agricultural land cultivated for food production.
The word "cropland" is a compound of "crop" (from Old English "cropp," meaning "head of a plant" or "harvest") and "land" (from Old English "land," meaning "ground" or "territory"). The term emerged in Modern English to specifically denote land dedicated to agricultural cultivation, reflecting the practical need to distinguish between different types of land use (e.g., pasture, forest, or urban). The morphemes retain their original meanings, combining logically to describe land where crops are grown.
The government is implementing policies to protect fertile cropland from urban expansion.
Farmers rotate crops annually to maintain the productivity of their cropland.
Drought conditions have severely affected cropland yields this season.
Satellite imagery helps monitor changes in global cropland usage.
Converting cropland to organic farming requires a transition period.