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lea

noun

ˈlē

variants or ley

Definition of lea

as in prairie

a broad area of level or rolling treeless country across the lea rolls a lonely wagon

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as in pasture

open land over which livestock may roam and feed the cattle were free to range over the lea

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Recent Examples of lea Plus, its scent evokes the heralding of springtime, with a fresh aroma of light rain on a grassy lea. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026 Women make up 13% of the Sierra Leone parliament, 13% of the cabinet, and 19% of local government lea, according to Massaquoi. — Faustine Ngila, Quartz, 1 Feb. 2023 That score came after Ohio State extended its lea to 38 points on a 32-yard touchdown catch by Emeka Egbuka earlier in the fourth quarter. — Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2022 Named for the city’s pre-1925 moniker, the lea was spared from possible development in 2003 by local conservation group Siskiyou Land Trust. — Brian Coyne, SFChronicle.com, 11 July 2019 The most obvious first step would be to see if there actually is a lea threshold that varies between cells. — Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2012

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Noun

Skall Studio is a mainstay on the Copenhagen Fashion Week schedule, best known for its billowing cotton prairie dresses, chic linen suits, and cozy woolen sweaters.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Davis’s journey to San Jose began on his parents’ farm in Osage County, a land of hills, prairies and the Osage Nation.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Definition of prairie

Noun

When his bees aren't busy pollinating crops, Bradshaw rents pastures from local farmers, particularly cattle ranchers, to host his hives while the bees rest and build up their food stores for winter.

— Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 25 July 2026
The fest plays out on the pastures of the Mannix Family ranch in Helmville every June, and focuses on regenerative agriculture, food, music, and Western heritage.

— Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026

Definition of pasture

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Explore the landscape of rolling plains, steep canyons, and family dynasties with a stake in the land that runs deep.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
The project will provide support to recover 100 species facing imminent extinction, spanning mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish, invertebrates and plants from 30 countries in habitats ranging from oceans to volcanic plains.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of plain

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From scenic tours of national parks to intimate ranch experiences, this is your opportunity to embrace the rugged charm, raw beauty, and unforgettable adventure of the American West.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
With fewer than 30 students, Deep Springs combines rigorous academics with mandatory labor on a working cattle ranch and student self-governance.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of ranch

Noun

Back at the lodge, learn how Mongolia’s iconic gers (yurts) are constructed before heading out for a horseback ride across the open steppe.

— Undraa Buyannemekh, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
See dinosaur bones at Flaming Cliffs, ride Mongolian horses across the steppe, stargaze with the on-property astronomer and stay in the luxurious Three Camel Lodge.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of steppe

Noun

Lush green grass isn’t possible in all areas of your yard, which is why groundcovers come in handy to fill in those empty spaces.

— Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026
The closest Westlake residence is approximately 1,200 yards away, or two-thirds of a mile.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of yard

Noun

By then, firefighters had begun to arrive as flames spread across the dry grasslands and the family hurried to evacuate.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Crews using bulldozers and helicopters continued for a 10th day to fight a fire that has burned nearly 525 square miles (about 1,360 square kilometers) of grassland in western Idaho and eastern Oregon.

— John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of grassland

Noun

Hundreds, thousands of solar panels are distributed like macropixels among ravines, pampas, slopes, and wherever there’s room for them.

— Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026
Participants travel by horseback to South American landscapes few people ever reach, from vast valleys and sweeping pampas to ancient lenga forests and high plateaus populated with condors.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026

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