noun
General Slang
paddock
PAD-uk · noun · informal
A fenced field of land.
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Definitions
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An enclosed area of farmland; a field.
“The sheep are out in the back paddock.”
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paddock In A Sentence
The sheep are out in the back paddock.
Origin & Usage
English dialect 'paddock' (a small enclosure), broadened in Australia to any field.
People Also Ask
What does 'paddock' mean in Australia?
In Australia a paddock is any enclosed field of farmland, from a small yard to a large fenced pasture where stock graze or crops grow.
How is the Australian 'paddock' different from the British one?
In British English a paddock is usually a small enclosure near a house or stable, whereas Australians broadened it to mean any fenced field, however large.
Where does the word 'paddock' come from?
It comes from English dialect 'paddock', meaning a small enclosure, which was widened in Australian usage to cover fields of all sizes.
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