pastureland

noun

pas·​ture·​land ˈpas-chər-ˌland How to pronounce pastureland (audio)
Synonyms of pasturelandnext
: pasture sense 2

Examples of pastureland in a Sentence

The area between the mountains is mostly pastureland.
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The alpine pastureland is home to herds of goats and cows and small families of shepherds who have worked the land for lifetimes. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026 Take a leisurely walk through the bucolic pastureland and enjoy watching these beautiful gentle creatures enjoy their home. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 May 2026 The rolling hills and pastureland of Vernon County are home to the highest concentration of organic farms in the state. — Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 Norman Vigil runs 25 black Angus on Ghost Ranch pastureland. — John Burnett, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pastureland

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pastureland was in 1591

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“Pastureland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastureland. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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