meadows
word · lemma: meadow
/ˈmɛˌdoʊz/
/mˈɛdəʊz/
Definition
Flat or gently sloping grassy areas, often open and full of wildflowers, usually found in the countryside.
Usage & Nuances
Plural form of 'meadow'. Common in descriptions of nature, literature, and landscapes. Collocates with 'wildflowers', 'lush', 'grassy', and 'open'. Do not use for areas mainly with crops or forests.
Spanish: prados - praderasPortuguese (BR): prados - camposPortuguese (PT): prados - camposChinese (Simplified): 草地 - 草原Chinese (Traditional): 草地 - 草原Hindi: मेदान - घास का मैदानArabic: مروج - حقول عشبيةBengali: ঘাসের মাঠ - প্রান্তরRussian: лугаJapanese: 草原Vietnamese: đồng cỏKorean: 초원Turkish: çayırlarUrdu: گھاس کے میدانIndonesian: padang rumput
Example Sentences
There are many beautiful meadows near the river.
basic
Cows are grazing in the meadows.
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Children love to play in the meadows during summer.
basic
Wildflowers cover the meadows each spring, turning them bright and colorful.
natural
We had a picnic in the sun, lying on the soft grass of the meadows.
natural
From the hilltop, you can see miles of rolling meadows stretching to the horizon.
natural