Synonyms for

Lea

Verb / li: / Another word for lea — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An open area of grassy or arable land.

Synonyms & similar words

pastureland grazingland ley pasture meadow field pasture prairie savanna steppe plains grassland heath moor tundra bush veldt champaign pampa llano downs shrubland scrub barrens

Synonyms by register

Formal

pasture meadowland grassland

Informal

field patch

Literary

mead lea-land

Antonyms

forest woodland thicket jungle scrub bush

Common collocations

  • open lea
  • green lea
  • wide lea
  • sunny lea
  • fresh lea
  • upon the lea
  • across the lea

Word family

noun lea

Usage note

A 'lea' is a type of open, uncultivated grassland, often found in poetry or older texts. It is less common in modern everyday English.

Example sentences

  1. The cows graze in the lea.
  2. The lea is a perfect spot for playing frisbee.
  3. The lea was covered in wildflowers.
  4. The farmer plows the lea to plant crops.
  5. The lea stretches as far as the eye can see.

Quotes

  • I wandered lonely as a cloud that floats on high o'er vales and leas.
  • The earth laughs in flowers.
  • I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees.

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