arable land (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈærəbl lænd/
Definition
Land that is suitable for growing crops.
Examples
The region is known for its fertile, arable land.
Deforestation has reduced the amount of arable land available for farming.
How to Use arable land
- arable land for X (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the purpose or type of crop for which the land is suitable. — "This is arable land for growing corn and soybeans."
- arable land in X (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates the geographical location of the arable land. — "There is very little arable land in the mountainous regions."
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