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