cropland

noun

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

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Overall, scientists project that, by 2050, loss of cropland from urbanization and soil degradation could reduce China’s food production capacity by up to 18 percent. — Caitlin Welsh, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026 Its agricultural economy is heavily pastoral, with a focus on livestock and hay rather than row crops, making the loss of pastureland a distinct economic and ecological concern compared to cropland loss in other areas. — Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 In Brazil, both the Amazon rainforest and the vast grassland known as the Cerrado have been rapidly transformed through clearing and logging operations into pastures and cropland. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 Empty fields and croplands surround Denver International Airport in most directions. — Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cropland

Word History

Etymology

crop entry 1 + land entry 1

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 Aug. 2026.

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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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