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

There are competent if conventional scenes of fog-laden meadows and villages silhouetted against distant skies.

From New York Times

Greenberg stood beside a cascading creek that is fed by water from mountain meadows.

From Los Angeles Times

Other projects include the creation of wildflower meadows in locations such as footpath edges and highway verges.

From BBC

Victims were frequently discovered in open areas, such as farms or meadows.

From BBC

Both parks feature massive granite mountains, gorgeous rivers and alpine meadows.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• grassland
• pasture
• plain
• prairie