meadow
word
/ˈmɛˌdoʊ/
/mˈɛdəʊ/
Definition
A meadow is a large, open field covered mostly with grass and wildflowers, often found in the countryside.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to flat, grassy fields, especially those with wildflowers. Often used in poetic or nature-related contexts. Do not confuse with 'field' (more general) or 'pasture' (where animals graze; may be maintained or fenced). 'Meadow' is not used for sports fields.
Spanish: pradera - pradoPortuguese (BR): prado - campinaPortuguese (PT): prado - campoChinese (Simplified): 草地 - 草原Chinese (Traditional): 草地 - 草原Hindi: घास का मैदानArabic: مرجBengali: ঘাসের মাঠRussian: луг - лужайкаJapanese: 草原 - 牧草地Vietnamese: đồng cỏKorean: 초원 - 목초지Turkish: çayırUrdu: گھاس کا میدانIndonesian: padang rumput
Example Sentences
The cows are eating grass in the meadow.
basic
We had a picnic in the sunny meadow.
basic
Wildflowers bloom in the meadow every spring.
basic
After a long hike, we lay down in the meadow and watched the clouds drift by.
natural
You can hear crickets singing all night in the meadow.
natural
That house by the meadow looks like something from a fairy tale.
natural