meadow

noun
UK: /ˈmedəʊ/
US: /ˈmedoʊ/

  1. A field covered in grass and often wildflowers, used for pasture or left in its natural state.

    1. Cows graze peacefully in the meadow now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old farmhouse sat nestled beside a sprawling meadow, a haven for butterflies and bees. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

field pasture grassland lea
meadow transitive-verb

  1. To place or pasture in a meadow.

    1. We meadowed the cattle near the river last summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The farmer decided to meadow his sheep on the lower slopes, providing them with rich grazing. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Example usage of "meadow": "Cows graze peacefully in the meadow now.". More examples on the page.