meadow
Translation
meadow, pasture
Examples
Cows were grazing in the meadow.
Cows were grazing in the meadow.
We had a picnic in the sunny meadow.
We had a picnic in the sunny meadow.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) meadow a field of grass We walked through a beautiful meadow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: field, pasture, grassland; Antonyms: forest, desert
Etymology
From Old English 'mǣd', related to 'māwan' meaning 'to mow'. A meadow is a field of grass that is mown.
Memory Tips
Picture a field of grass and wildflowers that is 'made' for picnics. 'Made-ow' -> 'meadow'.