water meadow

American  

noun

1. a meadow kept fertile by flooding.

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water meadow British  

noun

1. a meadow that remains fertile by being periodically flooded by a stream

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Etymology

Origin of water meadow

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

Naked people have occupied the Strogino water meadow.

From The Guardian

"All these, and many other freedoms, are charted in this unique young person's guide in a highly accessible and visually stunning style which all began when the will of the King was first challenged by 25 barons in the water meadow at Runnymede on 15 June 1215."

From BBC

Kicking out of a water meadow is not meant to be an exact science but Hodgson nailed a string of remarkable goals, as well as darting clear to create the game's solitary try for Richard Wigglesworth.

From The Guardian

They checked various locations along the river and surrounding water meadow, said a spokesman.

From BBC

They've had the small holding by the bridge with the water meadow time out of mind--for seven generations they say.

From Project Gutenberg