Meaning & Definition of word "Pasture"

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    Pasture

    /ˈpæs.tʃər/

    noun:

    • 1. Land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, especially cattle or sheep.
      • Example: The cows were grazing peacefully in the lush green pasture.
    • 2. An area used for grazing livestock.
      • Example: Farmers often rotate their herds between different pastures to prevent overgrazing.
    • 3. A piece of land that is typically not cultivated but instead used for feeding animals.
      • Example: The pasture was full of wildflowers, providing a beautiful backdrop for the sheep.

    verb:

    • 1. To feed or graze livestock in a specific area.
      • Example: The shepherd will pasture the sheep on the northern slopes during the summer.

    Etymology

    From Middle English 'pasture', from Old French 'pasture', from Latin 'pastura', meaning 'food for animals, grazing' (from 'pascere', meaning 'to feed, to graze').

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    give (something) pasture:

    To allow it to rest or take a break from what it's doing.

    pasture land:

    Land specifically designated for grazing livestock.

    Related Words

    graze:

    To feed on growing grass.

    forage:

    To search for and gather food.

    fallow:

    Land that is plowed but left unseeded.

    Slang Meanings of pasture

    Meaning: To let loose, to relax.

    Example Sentence: After a long week, it was time to pasture for the weekend.

    Meaning: To chill out or take a break.

    Example Sentence: Let's pasture at the beach instead of going out tonight.