Synonyms for

Pasture

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

Definition

an area of land covered with grass and other plants, used for grazing livestock

Synonyms & similar words

grass crop ley pastureland forage range graze browse lea grazingland eatage pasturage meadow field grassland range prairie savanna steppe heath moor veldt pampas downs commons park green lawn turf sod plot

Synonyms by register

Formal

grazing land meadow paddock

Informal

field grass patch

Literary

lea mead

Antonyms

barren desert wasteland industrial urban concrete

Common collocations

  • graze in pasture
  • lush pasture
  • green pasture
  • fertile pasture
  • overgraze pasture
  • manage pasture
  • pasture land
  • pasture management

Word family

noun pasture
verb pasture

Usage note

As a noun, 'pasture' refers to land covered with grass suitable for grazing. As a verb, it means to put animals out to graze on such land.

Example sentences

  1. The sheep were happily grazing in the lush pasture.
  2. The farmer had to rotate his animals between different pastures to prevent overgrazing.
  3. The horses enjoyed running freely in the open pasture.
  4. The goats were able to climb the rocky terrain of the mountain pasture.
  5. The cows were brought in from the pasture for milking.

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