word
brownfield
BROWN-feeld
ˈbraʊnfiːldListen
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Syllable breakdown
brownfield
Dictionary meaning
Previously developed land, often industrial, that may require cleanup before reuse.
History and origin
Planning terminology.
Examples
- The city converted the brownfield into mixed-income housing.
Common mispronunciations
BROW-un-field
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