greenfield

Examples

• All

• Building on greenfield land can impact local wildlife and natural habitats.

• The city is planning a new greenfield development.

• The company chose a greenfield site for its new headquarters to avoid demolition costs.

• This is a greenfield project!

• The company chose a greenfield site for its new headquarters to avoid demolition costs.

• Developers often prefer greenfield projects because they offer more flexibility in design.

• Building on greenfield land can impact local wildlife and natural habitats.

Synonyms

U

unimproved

vsgreenfield

2 6.5

Land or property left in its natural state and not developed

describes land or projects never developed or used before

U

uncultivated

vsgreenfield

1 5.1

Land that is not prepared for growing crops

is broader, covering unused land or projects beyond farming use

U

unbuilt

vsgreenfield

4.9

Land with no houses on it, kept in a natural state

focuses more on projects or land that were never used before

Antonyms

B

brownfield

• Specialized

3 7.0

Land from old factories or shops that needs cleaning before reuse

How Developed

urbanized

• US

2 4.6

developed

3.2

brownfield

• Specialized

3 7.0

greenfield

• Specialized

5.5

untouched

20 3.0

Surface Forms

Etymology