meadow

noun

mead·​ow ˈme-(ˌ)dō 

often attributive

: land that is covered or mostly covered with grass

wildflowers blooming in the meadow

especially : a tract of moist low-lying usually level grassland

meadowy

ˈme-də-wē 

adjective

Examples of meadow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Outside are a patio, meadows, a creek, juniper, piñon, and cottonwood trees, and Sangre de Cristo mountain views; Dixon's amenities are 5 miles away. —The Week Staff, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024

The garden features a historic home, a pathway lined with greenery and garden fixtures and, of course, the expansive daylily meadow — perfect for photo opportunities. —Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024

They are sometimes called wildflower tulips or wild tulips and are perfect for a less formal setting like a rock garden or a meadow. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024

In addition to world-class skiing, Tamarack’s Nordic trail system features nearly 20 miles of paths for classic or skate skis, snowshoes or fat bikes to wind through open meadows and woodlands while enjoying mountain-high views in every direction. —Roger Sands, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English medwe, medowe "grassland kept for hay, pasture field," going back to Old English mǣdwe, oblique singular case form of mǣd, going back to West Germanic *mēdwō- (whence also Old Frisian mēde "pasture, meadow," Middle Dutch māde, mēde), noun derivative from the verbal base *mē- "reap, mow" — more at mow entry 2

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing meadow

• meadow beauty
• meadow fescue
• meadow grass
• meadow mushroom
• meadow nematode
• meadow rue
• meadow saffron
• meadow spittlebug
• meadow vole
• water meadow

Kids Definition

meadow

noun

mead·​ow ˈmed-ō 

: an area of moist low usually level grassland