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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

fallowing

/ˈfɔːloʊɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does fallowing mean?

verb

Fallowing is the act of allowing land to lie idle for a period of time to restore fertility. It involves not planting crops on the land for a season to allow the soil to recover.

Example

"The farmer decided to fallow the land for a year to replenish its nutrients."

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