Lea

/liː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A field, meadow, or open area of grassland.

The cows grazed peacefully in the sunny lea.

A grassy area, often near a river or stream.

Children played on the lea next to the flowing creek.

An area of land that is typically low-lying and fertile.

Farmers cultivated crops in the fertile lea where the soil was rich.

An area used for pasturage, especially for livestock.

The shepherd moved his flock to a new lea for better grazing.

Middle English, from Old English 'leah', meaning meadow or clearing.

lea of grass

A specific area characterized by grassy land.

the lea of a river

Referring to the grassy banks or flat land adjacent to a river.

meadow

A field habitat vegetated primarily by grass and other non-woody plants.

pasture

Land covered with grass or low plants suitable for grazing animals.

glade

A clearing in a forest.

A chill place or area.

That park is a total lea, let's hang out there.

A relaxed environment, often used in social contexts.

Let's find a lea to catch up and chill.