plowed

word · lemma: plow

Definition

Describes land that has been turned over or broken up with a plow to prepare it for planting. Sometimes used informally to mean heavily snow-cleared roads or, in slang, to mean someone is very drunk.

Usage & Nuances

Formal for agriculture, informal/slang for drunk ('He was plowed last night'). Common with 'plowed field', 'plowed road'. Don't confuse with 'ploughed' (British spelling). Slang is US-centric, not used in formal writing.

Example Sentences

The farmer worked all day and the field was plowed by sunset.

basic

The road was finally plowed after the heavy snowstorm.

basic

All the fields in the village had been plowed for planting.

basic

He was so tired, he said he felt like a plowed field himself.

natural

After three drinks, he was completely plowed at the party.

natural

The streets were plowed early so everyone could get to work on time.

natural