infill

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Definitions of infill word

verb with object infill to fill in: The old stream beds have been infilled with sediment. 1
noun infill the planned conversion of empty lots, underused or rundown buildings, and other available space in densely built-up urban and suburban areas for use as sites for commercial buildings and housing, frequently as an alternative to overdevelopment of rural areas. 1
adjective infill of, relating to, or involving the use of infill in urban planning: infill condominium projects; infill office buildings and retail space. 1
noun infill Material that fills or is used to fill a space or hole. 1
transitive verb infill fill, fill in 1
noun infill repurposing of property 1

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; in-1 + fill

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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