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

Don't be lulled by the green meadows and grazing cows. —Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025

The hotel's paths and gardens are planted with wildflowers and native grasses, which makes for an idyllic meadow-like view from the guest room windows. —Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025

Located inside Lady Bird Johnson Park, the memorial location was chosen by his wife, according to Arlington’s visitor website, and features a granite monolith, as well as paths, white pines, and an open meadow. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025

Over the years, Stewart has developed equestrian facilities, including stables, paddocks, and riding trails, alongside expansive meadows, woodlands, and gardens. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2025

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

Rhymes for meadow

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

meadow

noun

mead·​ow ˈmed-ō 

: an area of moist low usually level grassland