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DictionarymeadowGrassy field
noun

meadow

MED-oh/ˈmedəʊ/

A field of grass or wild plants, often used for hay.

The meadow spreads with grasses and scattered wildflowers.

An open field of irregular grasses and scattered wildflowers, with recognizable wild plants in the foreground and a broad grassy expanse behind them.
Etymology
meadowOld Englishmeadow, pasture

Old English mæd originally described grassland mown for hay. The modern sense keeps the grassy landscape while no longer requiring that practical use.

In context

Storytime Haven31:23
gained the wall of the meadow. Looking over it, a remarkable sight presented itself to their eyes. Fetlock deep in the lush grass there stood a magnificent horse
Sir Nigel ⚔️🌟 | A Tale of Chivalry and Adventure | Arthur Conan Doyle

More examples

  • They crossed the meadow.
  • Several meadows supplied hay.
  • Birds nested along the meadow's edge.

Forms

meadow · meadows

Similar words

pasture
Emphasizes land used for grazing.
field
A broader open area, often cultivated.