Meadow

/ˈmɛd.oʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay.

The cows grazed peacefully in the lush green meadow.

An area of open grassland, often with wildflowers, typically found in a rural setting.

In spring, the meadow was filled with colorful blooms and buzzing bees.

A tract of low-lying grassland that is often seasonal in nature.

The meadow flooded after the heavy rains, creating a temporary lake.

Middle English medewe, from Old English mǣdwe; akin to Old High German matuwa meadow.

meadowlark

A type of bird commonly found in meadows.

wildflower meadow

A meadow that is left to grow wild with native flowers.

pasture

Land covered with grass suitable for grazing animals.

glade

An open space in a forest.

prairie

A large area of flat grassland.