Synonyms for

Meadow

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

Definition

a field of grassy land, especially one used for hay

Synonyms & similar words

hayfield field pasture prairie grassland plain savanna steppe heath moor veldt downs pampas tundra taiga wilderness bush bushland scrubland woodland forest

Synonyms by register

Formal

pasture grassland lea

Informal

field patch

Literary

mead green downs

Antonyms

forest woodland jungle thicket scrubland wilderness

Common collocations

  • wild meadow
  • flower meadow
  • open meadow
  • sunny meadow
  • lush meadow
  • vast meadow
  • across the meadow

Word family

noun meadow

Usage note

A meadow typically refers to an open field of grass, often with wildflowers, and is distinct from a managed pasture or a densely wooded area.

Example sentences

  1. The horses are running in the meadow.
  2. We had a picnic in the meadow.
  3. The farmer mowed the meadow to make hay.
  4. The meadow is full of wildflowers.
  5. The sheep are grazing in the meadow.

Quotes

  • "The meadow was washed with the pale gold of sunshine.
  • - Kate Chopin
  • "The meadow, the pasture, the stable, and the barn stood on a parcel of about ten acres.

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