force field

noun

1
2
: a special charm, aura, or spirit that can influence anyone in its presence
3
: something resembling a force field especially in intensity that restricts or impedes movement toward an area or object

Examples of force field in a Sentence

an entrepreneur whose force field is intense enough to make you share in his dreams
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Reed’s main squeeze Sue (Kirby) has powers to become invisible and create force fields. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025 Because Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl over here has an invisible force field around her. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025 As a reward, Galactus creates a force field around the Earth which keeps the Surfer on Earth. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 The footage also shows off the team's abilities with scenes of Johnny igniting his whole body to fly through the stratosphere and Sue conjuring force fields. Nick Romano, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for force field

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of force field was in 1920

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“Force field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/force%20field. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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