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

Only one roadway leads to the meadow surrounded by an alpine forest, but it’s considered one of the most dangerous roads in the world, the outlet reported. —Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026

The dry version is taut, floral and mineral, all apple and meadow flower over a saline core. —Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

This exuberant mix is reminiscent of wild meadows and cottage gardens. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 May 2026

Students played games on meadows and fields in the near surroundings of the public schools. —Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026

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