1. relating to or denoting an area of land that has not been built on or developed before
Usage: commonly used in business, urban planning, and real estate contexts
2. relating to a new project or venture started from the beginning with no existing infrastructure or constraints
Usage: business and technology usage

1. an area of undeveloped land, typically in or near a city, that could be built on
Usage: urban planning and real estate term

Examples

• The developer purchased a greenfield site outside the city for a new shopping center.
• Greenfield investments in renewable energy are attracting significant capital.
• The company decided to build a greenfield factory rather than renovate an old facility.
• Protecting greenfield areas from urban sprawl is an environmental priority.
• Starting a greenfield project allowed the team to implement modern technology from the start.
• The government restricted development on greenfield land to preserve agricultural areas.