Synonyms for

Meadows

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

Definition

a field with grass and often wildflowers

Synonyms & similar words

meadow hayfield fields pastures prairies plains lawns greenery parklands savannas velds heaths moors commons range steppe tundra taiga bushveld pampas

Synonyms by register

Formal

pastureland grassland heathland

Informal

field patch green

Literary

lea mead downs

Antonyms

mountains deserts forests jungles tundras cities barrens

Common collocations

  • wild meadows
  • flower meadows
  • open meadows
  • lush meadows
  • sunny meadows
  • vast meadows
  • rolling meadows

Word family

noun meadow

Usage note

Meadows typically refer to open fields of grass, often with wildflowers. It is a more specific term than 'field' and carries a more natural or pastoral connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The cows love to graze in the meadows.
  2. He lay down in the soft green meadows.
  3. The meadows were full of wildflowers.
  4. The horses galloped through the meadows.
  5. The bees buzzed around the flowers in the meadows.

Quotes

  • Nature is not a place to visit. It is home. - Gary Snyder
  • I am happiest when I'm in the meadows.
  • The meadows are a place of peace and quiet.

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