greenfield site
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
An area of undeveloped land, often farmland or open countryside, that has never previously been built on.
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Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Environmental groups opposed building the new warehouse on a _____ outside the village."
Answer: greenfield site
In your own words, what does "greenfield site" mean?
An area of undeveloped land, often farmland or open countryside, that has never previously been built on.
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