lea

noun
UK: /liː/
US: /liː/

  1. An open area of grassy land, especially grassland or pasture.

    1. The sheep grazed peacefully in the lea.
    2. The cattle were moved to a new lea for fresh grazing land.

Synonyms

meadow pasture grassland

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "lea" is /liː/ in British English and /liː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lea": meadow, pasture, grassland.

Example usage of "lea": "The sheep grazed peacefully in the lea.". More examples on the page.