Thesaurus results for MEADOW

meadow

noun

Definition of meadow

as in grass

a usually flat area of land that is covered with tall grass The sanctuary contains several large meadows that are home to a variety of wildlife.

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Recent Examples of meadow The grounds are equally impressive, with formal gardens, woodland, a meadow, and a historic dovecote believed to be among England’s oldest. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026 But the drought that set the stage for the fires has dried up Baltzor's hay meadows, too. — Anna King, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026 Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad’s classic, 22-mile journey takes travelers across the park’s open meadows, through its dense forests, and along the scenic Cuyahoga River. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2026 But Rodomsky-Bish recommends caution when buying this meadow mainstay. — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meadow

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Noun

The Baldwins are Christian and raise their cows in line with their understanding that, according to the Bible, cows are meant to live on pasture and eat grass.

— Adrienne Krone, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026
Depending on your yard’s condition, renovation may involve killing existing vegetation, correcting the soil, improving drainage, and planting a more suitable grass variety.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of grass

Noun

The collaboration will see Thea Energy and MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC) test a full-field, full-force planar encircling coil for the company’s Eos stellarator.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Despite a tough primary, Ford pulled out the win in the crowded field.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of field

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Every facet of India’s topography, from lush grasslands filled with antelopes to gnarled forests with tigers and evil spirits lurking around every corner, is on full display.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2026
Chiricahua is a combination of climates The new national park features varying environments, from a desert landscape and grasslands to deciduous forest and chaparral shrub land to coniferous forest habitats.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of grassland

Noun

The Baldwins are Christian and raise their cows in line with their understanding that, according to the Bible, cows are meant to live on pasture and eat grass.

— Adrienne Krone, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026
Montana's father helped build War Angel Farms' roads, fences and pastures.

— Brian Unger, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of pasture

Noun

The area sits within the Lake Superior clay plain, where the surrounding soil is largely composed of clay, which can make the water murky and obscure objects beneath the surface.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The men rushed on to the plain, setting more trees ablaze and hurling rocks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of plain

Noun

Paddling, hiking or staying overnight at the Orlando-area’s outdoor gems showcases Florida’s unique habitats, including pine flatwoods, wetlands, hydric hammocks, scrubs, and open prairies.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
In the postwar decades, humans seized ecosystems at breakneck speed—forests were felled, prairies plowed, wetlands drained.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of prairie

Noun

These connections replicate those planned for the tokamak and will allow engineers to assess the magnet’s high-voltage ground insulation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
The spot sparked national bipartisan backlash on grounds that Acton's mother had lost custody of her children decades ago after her husband, their stepfather, was indicted for raping Acton as a child.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

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