O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

fallow

/ˈfɔːloʊ/ noun, verb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does fallow mean?

noun, verb

Land that has been left unplanted for a period of time to allow the soil to recover its fertility. To leave land unplanted for a period of time, typically to allow the soil to recover its fertility.

Example

"The farmer decided to fallow the field for a year to improve its yield."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for fallow

Antonyms of fallow

Rhymes with fallow