meadow

[ med-oh ]

noun

1. a tract of grassland used for pasture or serving as a hayfield.

   Synonyms: field, range, green

2. a tract of grassland in an upland area near the timberline.

meadow

/ ˈmɛdəʊ /

noun

1. an area of grassland, often used for hay or for grazing of animals
2. a low-lying piece of grassland, often boggy and near a river

Derived Forms

• ˈmeadowy, adjective

Other Words From

• meadow·less adjective
• meadow·y adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of meadow¹

before 1000; Middle English medwe, Old English mǣdw-, oblique stem of mǣd mead ²; akin to German Matte

Word History and Origins

Origin of meadow¹

Old English mædwe, from mǣd mead ²; related to māwan to mow ¹

Example Sentences

A reservation for Horsetail Fall is not needed if a park-goer has already secured a day-use reservation for those dates, has campground reservations at Upper Pines, Wawona, Hodgon Meadow or Camp 4, lodging reservations at Yosemite Valley Lodge or Curry Village or at private hotels or resorts Yosemite West or Foresta.

From Los Angeles Times

She didn’t return the one against the Patriots for a score, but it did set up a touchdown pass from Emily Wagner to Meadow Moore in the first half that put Birmingham on the defensive.

From Los Angeles Times

The company, which also has its own roastery in Meadow Lane, Nottingham, becomes the fifth brand to join the Nero Group, which aims to expand the 200 Degrees brand in the UK.

From BBC

District Judge John Tuchi ruled that Meadow’s charges, which include conspiracy and forgery, were completely “unrelated” to his official duties as chief of staff, making his argument for the case to be moved irrelevant.

From Salon

The trail that he was reportedly following includes an 11.4-mile loop that takes an estimated 8 to 10 hours to complete and includes a gentle incline through forest and meadow, according to the National Park Service.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• grassland
• pasture
• plain
• prairie